Fire Protection Engineer, Bend

Job Description Job Description ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science.
As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.
Position: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Join us in any one of our 12 office locations across the Pacific Northwest.
(Relocation assistance provided)
Bend, OR
Billings, MT
Bozeman, MT
Casper, WY
Cody, WY
Helena, MT
Gillette, WY
Great Falls, MT
Kalispell, MT
Missoula, MT
Sheridan, WY
Spokane, WA
TOTAL REWARDS We know work is just one part of life.
That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
As an employee-owner, you'll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being.
$85,000-$120,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
Six paid company holidays
Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
401(k) matching program
AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
Flexible work-life arrangements
Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners.
Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of "Best Places to Work."
Join our Buildings group as a Fire Protection Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.
THE ROLE In this role, you will thrive with the variety of fire protection engineering project opportunities.
The Fire Protection Engineer will design fire protection systems across a variety of project work such as airports, educational institution, municipal, healthcare, government, hospitality, and mining to name a few.
These responsibilities include:
Consults and collaborates with clients to grasp project vision.
Interprets the architectural design plans and researches appropriate protection systems to fit the scope of the project.
Utilize engineering design software to build fire protection systems such as suppression, sprinkler, smoke detection and alarm.
Perform hydraulic calculations, fire detection, fire pump, water storage tank design and code analysis.
Conducts fire-resistant construction analysis.
Perform existing sprinkler system inspections.
Researches fire protection and life safety concepts and equipment to support project design.
Partners with the Operations Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving revenue growth and expanding market presence.
"As employee-owners, we don't just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves." – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO
YOUR STRENGTHS Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
NICET Level III or IV certification required
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred or ability to obtain after-hire
2+ years' of US-based experience in fire protection system design
Proficiency in using design software such as REVIT and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of plumbing and fire protection codes
Strong communication, both verbal and written
Proven client growth mindset to pursue business opportunities and win new work
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for occasional travel
WHO WE ARE At Morrison-Maierle, we're more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we're community builders.
Founded in ****, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions.
We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment.
Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.
Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.
Morrison-Maierle is committed to diversity and inclusion, supported by compliance as an EEOC employer that ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected class status.