Fire Protection Design Engineer, San Diego

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The

Fire Protection Design Engineer

is responsible for supporting the design and analysis of fire protection and life safety systems across a diverse range of projects. This mid-level role is ideal for an engineer with 36 years of experience seeking continued professional growth in fire suppression and fire alarm system design. The position is based in

San Diego, CA

and offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office / 2 days remote). Duties&Responsibilities

Fire Protection System Design Support the design of fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and special suppression systems

Develop fire protection system layouts and construction documents

Perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations

Perform fire alarm calculations

Code Analysis&Compliance Conduct Fire and Building Code analysis

Apply California Building and Fire Codes

Implement NFPA standards in system design

Engineering Analysis&Technical Support Assist in developing engineering analyses, including smoke control, combustible dust, hazardous materials, and energy storage systems

Conduct site assessments and prepare related reports

Construction Administration Respond to RFIs during construction

Review contractor submittals

Participate in punch walks and construction support activities

Collaboration&Growth Support senior engineers in project delivery

Contribute to continuous improvement and technical development initiatives

Qualifications&Requirements

Education&Experience Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

36 years of experience in fire suppression and/or fire alarm system design

Technical Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Experience with AutoSPRINK or HydraCALC sprinkler calculation software

Strong understanding of California Building and Fire Codes

Working knowledge of NFPA standards and implementation

Certifications EIT certification preferred

NICET Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm certification preferred

U.S. Citizenship preferred

Preferred Experience Experience working on healthcare and/or federal projects

Exposure to project management or business development activities is a plus

Benefits

Compensation Salary range: $97,700 $130,000 annually (dependent on experience)

Retirement 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible pay

Immediate vesting

Health&Insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Accident and illness coverage

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D (base coverage with voluntary buy-up options)

Employer-paid disability insurance

Time Off Flexible non-accrual vacation policy

Company-recognized holidays

Separate California-compliant paid sick leave (where applicable)

Work Schedule Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote

Full-time employment

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

San Diego, CA