Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer

Interface Engineering • Portland, OR

11d • $92,622 - $148,915 • Hybrid

About The Position

Interface Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer (MEP) for their Portland, OR location. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. As a 100% employee-owned firm, Interface Engineering emphasizes flexibility, growth, innovation, inclusion, and impact. They offer a 'Pathway to Leadership' program for career advancement and foster a culture of fun, superior work/life balance, personal development, and innovative technology. The company values Conscientiousness, Empowerment, Respect, Transformation, and Resilience.

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: $92,622 to $132,172 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

What This Job Offers

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