Fire Protection Engineer — Building Systems & Life Safety

Fire Protection Engineer — Building Systems Consulting

San Jose, CA
On-site / local travel | Full-time
Base salary: $85,000–$130,000 (DOE)

An established building systems engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to lead fire and life safety design across a diverse range of projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is ideal for a consulting-side engineer who is ready to take ownership of fire protection scopes, manage project responsibilities, and mentor junior team members.

Projects span commercial, institutional, laboratory, and technically complex environments. Most travel is local and completed as day trips to project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fire protection systems, including layout, specifications, and equipment selection

• Perform fire hazard analyses and code compliance reviews

• Develop coordinated construction documents and technical specifications

• Manage fire protection scopes across multiple projects, ensuring schedules and quality standards are met

• Coordinate closely with HVAC, electrical, and other engineering disciplines

• Mentor and guide junior fire protection engineers

• Participate in project meetings and client interactions

• Contribute to internal technical knowledge-sharing and professional development

• Maintain awareness of applicable codes, standards, and best practices

• Pursue and maintain professional licensure, as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in a fire protection or building systems consulting environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead fire protection design efforts and manage project responsibilities

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and fire alarm, suppression, and sprinkler systems

• Clear, professional communication skills and comfort working client-facing

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; licensure-in-progress considered

• Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area