Fire Protection Design Engineer

Legence • Long Beach, CA

4d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

P2S is a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.
Location: Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000
We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 5–9 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5–9 years of experience in fire protection system design (sprinkler and/or fire alarm)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with sprinkler calculation software (e.g., AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC)
• Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare, education, and/or federal projects
• Master’s degree in Fire Protection
• Exposure to project management or business development
• EIT or PE license
• NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm)

Responsibilities

• Perform fire and building code analysis
• Design fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems
• Develop system layouts and construction documents
• Perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations and fire alarm calculations
• Conduct site assessments and prepare technical reports
• Support senior engineers with engineering analyses (e.g., smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, combustible dust)
• Provide construction phase support, including: Responding to RFIs, Reviewing submittents, Participating in punch walks

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid training/professional memberships
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level