EIT - Fire Protection Engineer

Holmes

$87K — $97K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline
  • 1-2 years full-time experience preferred, with a minimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office and fire modeling tools
  • Team-oriented collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Perform design and analysis for Performance Based Fire Engineering
  • Model fire and smoke behavior using Fire Dynamics Simulator and related tools
  • Conduct occupant evacuation modeling with Pathfinder and Evacnet
  • Assess structural integrity under fire conditions using computational methods
  • Write engineering reports and develop creative fire safety solutions
  • Audit buildings for compliance with fire safety regulations
  • Collaborate with clients and agencies on fire safety projects
  • Engage in marketing initiatives and proposals for complex projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance Tuesday through Thursday
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and other insurances
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off, including vacation and community service
  • Regular paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Diversity and inclusion programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company-sponsored events and activities
Full Job Description
Your Journey as a Fire Safety Specialist:
  • Perform preliminary design and complex analysis for Performance Based Fire Engineering
  • Model fire and smoke behaviour using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools
  • Model occupant evacuation using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and spreadsheet calculations
  • Assess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods
  • Write independent engineering reports and develop creative engineered solutions
  • Audit existing buildings for fire safety compliance
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspects
  • Contribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projects
  • Maybe even pick up some M01ori words from our Kiwi colleagues!

Youll Thrive Here If You Have:
  • B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role, 1-2 years full-time experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling tools
  • A collaborative, team-player mindset

Why Youll Love It Here:

 Learning & Growth
  • Personalized mentorship program
  • Interactive technical training via Holmes University
  • Access to specialized material committees
  • Global knowledge sharing opportunities
  • Clear career progression path

 Real World Impact
  • Work on exciting, diverse projects across building types and scales
  • Apply cutting-edge fire engineering to real communities
  • Contribute to life safety and sustainable design
  • Make a genuine difference - peoples safety is your work

 The Good Stuff
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!)
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Collaborative, supportive culture
  • Regular team events and activities

Benefits Offered:
  • Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
  • 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
  • Company sponsored events
  • Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation: Estimated at $87,000 - $97,500+ biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

Ready to join a team that believes in pushing boundaries and having fun while doing it? Apply now at and be part of our next chapter of engineering excellence! 

P.S. - Did we mention we have great snacks in the office? Because we totally do. 

#LI-hybrid

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