Water-Based Fire Protection Engineer - Impact & Growth

Drivenfire

Rapid City (SD)

Hybrid

USD 56,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Disability Insurance (Short-Term)
Disability Insurance (Long-Term)
Education and Training Assistance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Annual wage review

Job summary

Drivenfire is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Rapid City, SD to design, detail, and compute water-based fire protection systems in compliance with codes. You will prepare plans, submittals, and size systems using design software, while coordinating with clients and Driven staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining data, selecting equipment, and ensuring quality across projects. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement, with occasional field visits.

Qualifications

  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • The ability to make decisions independently and hold self accountable.
  • Prior construction or AutoCAD experience or knowledge is preferred but not required.
  • High aptitude for design and a can-do attitude.
  • A strong desire to learn, grow, work hard, and improve oneself are the most important qualities.

Responsibilities

  • Print or obtain the appropriate and up-to-date plans.
  • Maintain constructive communication with Driven staff and clients.
  • Obtain all pertinent water flow data and properly size system.
  • Determine requirements for products, material, clarifications, or substitutions.
  • Utilize design software to apply engineering concepts and standards to each unique project.

Skills

Time management
Communication skills
Decision making
AutoCAD
Design aptitude
Proactive attitude

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Drivenfire is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Rapid City, SD to design, detail, and compute water-based fire protection systems in compliance with codes. You will prepare plans, submittals, and size systems using design software, while coordinating with clients and Driven staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining data, selecting equipment, and ensuring quality across projects. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement, with occasional field visits.

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