Senior Fire Protection Code Consultant

Interface Engineering • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That’s Redefining Flexibility and Growth. As a Senior Fire Protection Code Consultant (MEP) in Chicago, IL, you will be part of a 100% employee-owned firm that offers a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week minimum) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact. Interface Engineering is not just about engineering; we are collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our Pathway to Leadership program provides a clear, personalized path for career advancement, enabling you to grow in the direction that best suits you. We foster a culture of fun, superior work/life balance, expansive personal development opportunities, innovative technology, and strong relationships. You will work with MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your career. Our work spans globally with a consistent growth trajectory, powered by individuals like you. Our Core Values are Conscientious, Empowered, Respectful, Transformative, and Resilient.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in fire protection system consulting and design.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes.
• Specialization in code consulting, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, and other water-based systems design.
• Excellent time management and communication abilities.
• Previous project management and/or design lead experience.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings, and witness testing.
• Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (Revit, Autosprink for Revit, AutoCAD).

Nice To Haves

• EIT or PE in Fire Protection
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Fire/Mech/Elec Engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection code consulting services for clients and internal multi-discipline teams.
• Identify, apply, and interpret applicable codes and standards to develop compliance strategies for building designs and features.
• Develop solutions that afford a degree of fire protection/life safety that meet or exceed code intent.
• Provide code consulting services on large, complex projects including code analysis, drawing review and development of code compliance approaches.
• Develop performance-based solutions.
• Routinely perform building investigation and evaluation (I&E) studies for existing building renovation/alteration projects.
• Fire sprinkler system design.
• Water-based or special hazard-based fire protection systems design.
• Hydraulic and water supply calculations.
• Commissioning in fire alarm and fire protection systems.
• Building code analysis.
• Due diligence report generation.
• Evaluation of existing building fire protection and alarm systems.
• Client interaction.
• Multi-discipline coordination.
• Product selection and evaluation.
• Project specifications development.
• Providing exemplary service to fellow team members and clients.
• Fire and smoke modeling.
• Smoke control rational analysis development.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $96,687 to $136,919 annual salary and conditional bonus
• Employee Ownership: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Robust Benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year’s
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity
• Career Development: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree