Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in fire protection engineering for building projects.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and International Building Code.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with fire protection design software is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead design and engineering of fire protection systems for various building types.
Perform hydraulic calculations and fire protection analyses.
Develop code compliance strategies and life safety assessments.
Prepare technical specifications, engineering reports, and fire protection drawings.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients and authorities.
Conduct design reviews and ensure quality assurance/quality control oversight.
Support construction administration and resolve field issues.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility from anywhere in the US.
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Engagement in diverse projects across multiple sectors.
Involvement in business development and client relationship building.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Senior Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)!
Your work environment at EXP
EXP is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to join our growing MEP/FP team. This position can be located anywhere in the US.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, design, and coordination of fire protection systems for a variety of building projects, including aviation, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, government, and institutional facilities. This role offers opportunities to serve as Engineer of Record, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and client relationships.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
Lead the design and engineering of fire protection systems, including:
Automatic sprinkler systems
Standpipe systems
Fire pumps
Special hazard suppression systems
Clean agent systems
Water-based suppression systems
Fire alarm and life safety coordination
Perform and review hydraulic calculations and fire protection analyses.
Develop code compliance strategies and life safety assessments.
Prepare fire protection drawings, technical specifications, engineering reports, and narratives.
Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines.
Interface with clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), insurance representatives, and contractors.
Conduct design reviews and provide quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) oversight.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and proposed substitutions.
Support construction administration activities, including site observations and resolution of field issues.
Prepare life safety plans and egress analyses in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Ensure compliance with:
NFPA standards
International Building Code (IBC)
Florida Building Code (FBC)
Local AHJ requirements
Applicable federal, state, and industry regulations
Manage multiple projects and maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Apply risk management principles to minimize exposure and promote technical excellence.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
Serve in a responsible-charge capacity for fire protection engineering services.
What your experience looks like
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in fire protection engineering for building projects.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
Demonstrated experience with:
Automatic sprinkler system design
Standpipe systems
Fire pumps
Special hazard suppression systems
Fire alarm and life safety systems coordination
Smoke control systems
Strong working knowledge of:
NFPA 13
NFPA 14
NFPA 20
NFPA 72
NFPA 101
International Building Code
Florida Building Code
Experience preparing hydraulic calculations and code analyses.
Ability to serve as lead engineer on multidisciplinary projects.
Strong communication, client management, and project leadership skills.
Experience mentoring junior staff and leading design teams.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; experience with fire protection design software is preferred.
Experience with aviation, healthcare, hospitality, federal, or large commercial projects is highly desirable.
