Fire Protection Design Engineer
About The Position
P2S|CMTA is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 1–4 years of experience to contribute to diverse projects and develop technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems. The role supports fire and building code analysis, the design and documentation of fire protection systems, calculations, site assessments, engineering analyses, and construction-phase services. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two remote days. It is full-time and offers a salary range of $90,000–$115,000, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus that is not guaranteed. P2S|CMTA provides professional engineering services across markets such as higher education, healthcare, ports and harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. The company offers competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training, and professional memberships. P2S|CMTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related field.
- 1–4 years of experience in fire protection system design, including sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience with sprinkler calculation software such as AutoSPRINK or HydraCALC.
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 certification or working toward EIT certification.
- NICET certification in Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm.
- Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards.
Responsibilities
- Support fire and building code analysis.
- Support the design of fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems.
- Support development of system layouts and construction documents.
- Perform sprinkler hydraulic and fire alarm calculations with support from the team.
- Support site assessments and preparation of technical reports.
- Support senior engineers and the team with engineering analyses, including smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, and combustible dust.
- Provide construction-phase support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and participating in punch walks.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible pay and immediate vesting.
- Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with optional voluntary buy-up coverage.
- Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays per policy.
- Reimbursement of business travel and related expenses per company policy.
- Company-sponsored discount program.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid training and professional memberships.
- Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus eligibility and payout are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
