Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer

Interface Engineering•San Francisco, CA
•$111,147 - $178,698•Hybrid

About The Position

Interface Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer (MEP) for their San Francisco, CA location. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in the office. As a 100% employee-owned firm, Interface Engineering emphasizes flexibility, growth, and a dynamic career path. They offer a 'Collaboration from Home' policy and a 'Pathway to Leadership' program for career advancement. The company culture is described as fun, with superior work/life balance, personal development opportunities, innovative technology, and strong relationships. They operate globally and are on a steady growth curve, powered by their employees.

Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in fire protection system consulting and design.
  • Expert knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes.
  • Specialization in fire sprinkler systems, code consulting, and other water-based systems design.
  • 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

  • PE in Fire Protection
  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm and/or Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in Fire/Mech/Elec Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Fire sprinkler system design
  • Water-based or special hazard-based fire protection systems design
  • Hydraulic and water supply calculations
  • Building code analysis
  • Evaluation of existing building fire protection and alarm systems
  • Due diligence report generation
  • Client interaction
  • Multi-discipline coordination
  • Product selection and evaluation
  • Project specifications development
  • Providing exemplary service to fellow team members and clients

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: $111,147 to $178,698 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...and more!
  • 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
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