Solutions Engineer (SoCal)

Frontline Wildfire Defense • Los Angeles, CA

7h • $135,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Frontline Wildfire Defense is hiring a Solutions Engineer to support Sales, Installation Operations, and Design by providing technical expertise in permitting and water-system feasibility throughout the project lifecycle. Working with the Senior Solutions Engineer, this role supports complex projects, validates water availability and pressure requirements, and helps navigate permitting so projects can proceed efficiently. The Solutions Engineer independently leads standard and mid-complexity evaluations and collaborates on the most complex work.

The role evaluates whether proposed systems are buildable, provides practical design guidance, and resolves unanticipated engineering problems after projects close. It works across engineering, sales, field operations, and product, translating customer needs into compliant, implementable wildfire sprinkler solutions. The role also shares field constraints with product development, helps improve communication with water agencies, and develops documentation, training, and processes that scale technical knowledge.

This is a hybrid, field-facing position requiring office collaboration and frequent on-site work across Greater Los Angeles and Southern California. The engineer engages with clients, local authorities, municipalities, water districts, and internal teams to evaluate water supply, hydraulics, system layouts, aesthetic constraints, and jurisdictional permitting requirements. The goal is to ensure exterior fire sprinkler systems are technically sound, feasible, and compliant with local regulations.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering, mechanical or civil engineering, plumbing design, or fire protection systems.
• Strong expertise in water distribution systems, including flow, pressure, and pressure-loss considerations across pipe networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, site plans, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and real-world system constraints.
• Basic understanding of alternative power sources and electrical components.
• Comfort working in a hybrid role with frequent field visits, approximately 2–4 days per week.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in navigating regulatory and environmental constraints.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients, internal teams, and local authorities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Must be located in the Greater Los Angeles, California area.
• Successful completion of the company’s background checks is required; field roles also require driving-record verification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with permitting processes, municipal codes, or regulatory approvals; California experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems or similar water-based infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own technical evaluations that help Sales, Design, and Installation Operations close deals with confidence.
• Collaborate with the Senior Solutions Engineer on complex projects and independently lead standard and mid-complexity evaluations.
• Provide practical guidance on system layout and placement to ensure designs are feasible, efficient, and implementable in the field.
• Evaluate project feasibility, focusing on water supply, pressure, and permitting requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource for projects requiring advanced engineering input or regulatory navigation.
• Translate customer needs into compliant, buildable wildfire sprinkler system solutions.
• Provide guidance and occasional training to Sales and Project Management teams on system design and implementation.
• Support permitting efforts across Southern California jurisdictions.
• Research and interpret local codes, regulations, and permitting requirements related to water systems and fire protection.
• Interface with local authorities, municipalities, and water districts to facilitate approvals.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for permit submissions.
• Identify permitting risks early and propose solutions to keep projects on track.
• Assess water sources, flow rates, and pressure availability for projects; validate system performance assumptions and refine designs based on real-world water constraints.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize hydraulic feasibility and field implementation, including water routing and distribution across interior and exterior system designs.
• Evaluate alternative water supplies and configurations, including pools, wells, and storage solutions, to maintain system effectiveness where municipal infrastructure is limited.
• Travel to job sites across Southern California as needed and conduct on-site assessments of water access, distribution systems, infrastructure, and feasibility.
• Evaluate alternative configurations that maintain wildfire protection effectiveness while reducing water consumption or municipal dependency.
• Explain technical considerations related to water systems, electrical components, and permitting to clients.
• Act as a technical advisor during critical project stages, especially when approvals or constraints arise.
• Support installation teams with technical clarification related to water systems and compliance.
• Work with Sales, Design, and Operations to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide feedback to improve permitting workflows and water-system design standards.
• Help standardize jurisdictional approval and hydraulic evaluation processes.
• Contribute documentation and best practices for recurring permitting scenarios.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for field travel.
• Company-provided cell phone and laptop.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible time off.
• 14 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Company-provided equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed