Fire Protection Engineer II

Parsons Corporation•San Antonio, TX

2d•$74,800 - $130,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer II to join their expanding federal projects portfolio. This role will focus on the cost-effective production of civil design deliverables, including drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements. The position supports a variety of US government projects across multiple departments and agencies. Parsons offers opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values technical, communication, analytical, and organizational skills. The role involves collaboration with design managers, architects, engineers, project managers, and construction managers to provide expertise in scheduling, costing, budgeting, and risk management to ensure quality design delivery on time and within budget. Hiring for this position is contingent upon Parsons successfully winning a pending contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and typically 5+ years of related work experience.
Proficiency in utilizing Autodesk Revit and other PC software packages typically associated with fire protection engineering is required.
Proficiency in preparing fire sprinkler system designs (including fire pump systems) in AutoSPRINK and AutoSPRINK RVT.
Proficiency in preparing fire alarm and detection system designs.
Proficiency in preparing smoke control designs, calculations, and rational analyses.
Experience in fire protection & life safety code consulting and design for facilities.
Experience in fire suppression, fire detection and alarm systems, and life safety on US Government projects.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
Strong interpersonal communication skills
A thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project

Responsibilities

Efficiently and accurately completes a variety of fire protection engineering assignments such as preparation of 3D models and drawings in Autodesk Revit, specifications via SpecsIntact, calculations and other design deliverables suitable for procurement and construction purposes under the direction of a Lead Fire Protection Engineer.
Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings and 3D building models.
Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
Interfaces with other Engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated design products and with other departments to support procurement and construction activities.
Prepares detailed requisitions for construction services, equipment and materials.
Prepares engineering responses to Requests for Information and may work directly with construction teams to resolve issues and/or revise design products during construction.
Provides technical guidance to CAD Drafters and 3D Model Designers working on the same project.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.