Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer - Portland, OR
About The Position
PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Entry-Level Fire Protection Design Engineer to join our Portland, OR team in a hybrid office environment. This role is designed for a proactive individual looking to build a career in plumbing system design for the built environment. Under the mentorship of experienced project leads, you will transition from academic theory to professional practice, learning to design and model plumbing and engineering distribution systems. You will play a foundational role in supporting project teams while developing technical mastery in industry-standard software and plumbing codes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Fire Protection preferred)
- Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain
- Prior internship or cooperative education experience in building systems or fire protection preferred
- Revit/AutoCAD
- Analytical skills
- Strategic thinking
- Passionate about results
- Organization
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Develop foundational knowledge in fire protection and plumbing system design, modeling, and documentation
- Develop proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD as design/drafting tools
- Provide task-based support for fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems
- Develop an understanding of drawings, specifications, building codes (e.g., NFPA), and fire protection design industry standards
- Complete assigned work with instruction from project team members
- Assist with construction administration
- Perform basic hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems
- Perform battery sizing calculations for fire alarm systems
- Assist in the layout and design of fire protection systems, including sprinkler, standpipe, and special suppression systems
- Contribute to the layout and design of fire alarm systems, including notification appliances, initiating devices, and sequence of operations
- May assist in the design layout of plumbing systems, providing task-based support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
