8+ years of experience in fire protection system consulting and design
Expert knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes
Specialization in fire sprinkler systems and code consulting
Design lead experience
Willingness to travel for site visits and meetings
Proficiency in CAD programs like Revit and AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Design fire sprinkler systems and water-based fire protection systems
Conduct hydraulic and water supply calculations
Analyze building codes for compliance
Evaluate existing fire protection and alarm systems
Generate due diligence reports
Interact with clients to understand their needs
Coordinate with multiple disciplines on projects
Select and evaluate products for fire protection systems
Develop project specifications
Provide exemplary service to team members and clients
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for equity building
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and medical/dental/vision insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company closure from Christmas to New Year's
Paid volunteer time and commitment to social equity
Continuous learning opportunities and career development support
Full Job Description
Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer (MEP) - Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Interface Engineering Inc.
What You Will be Doing: As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer at Interface Engineering, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
Fire sprinkler system design
Water-based or special hazard-based fire protection systems design
Hydraulic and water supply calculations
Building code analysis
Evaluation of existing building fire protection and alarm systems
Due diligence report generation
Client interaction
Multi-discipline coordination
Product selection and evaluation
Project specifications development
Providing exemplary service to fellow team members and clients
To Qualify for Application:
The successful Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer candidate should have:
8+ years' experience in fire protection system consulting and design.
Expert knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes.
Specialization in fire sprinkler systems, code consulting, and other water-based systems design.
Design lead experience.
Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings, and witness testing.
Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (Revit, Autosprink for Revit, AutoCAD).
To Be Competitive for this Role: Preferred qualifications include:
PE in Fire Protection
NICET certification in Fire Alarm and/or Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout
Associates or bachelor's degree in Fire/Mech/Elec Engineering
What You'll Love
Competitive Pay: $99,105 to $159,339 annual salary and conditional bonus
Employee Ownership: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year's
Purpose-Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity
Career Development: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities
Ready to grow with us? If you're looking for a role where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference-apply today and become part of the Interface Engineering family.
