About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Engineer to join their Los Angeles, CA engineering team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering who is passionate about fire protection, modeling, investigation, and client-facing consulting. The position is full-time and includes a competitive base salary range, benefits, and a sign-on bonus.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services for design, rehabilitation, and investigation projects.
• Support forensic and litigation activities when needed.
• Interface with building and fire officials and support code consulting efforts.
• Participate in performance-based design, and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
• Work with fire and smoke modeling software and support smoke control testing activities when required.
• Assist with project management tasks including budgets, staffing, and client communications.
• Coordinate with other practice areas to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
• Help grow the fire protection engineering practice and contribute to business development and marketing efforts.
• Prepare technical papers and participate in professional organizations.

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What You’ll Need

• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering (required).
• 0–2 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software; smoke control testing experience is desired.
• Experience or exposure to project management, building and fire code consulting, performance-based design, and fire investigation is preferred.
• Ability and intent to obtain Professional Registration in fire protection engineering (PE or equivalent).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to professional standards and high-quality deliverables.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (good-faith estimate, pay transparency): $79,560 - $85,280 per year (role-specific range published by the client).
• Additional published degree-based ranges (for transparency):
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $83,200 - $84,760
  • Master’s Degree: $86,840 - $88,400
• Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Total Compensation highlights:
  • Annual discretionary bonus program
  • Profit sharing & 401(k) plan with company contribution
  • Health, dental & vision insurance with substantial company contributions
  • Short- and long-term disability (company-paid)
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefits

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Additional details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site / local-office role; not remote).
• Confidential Client is committed to professional development; this role provides mentorship from licensed fire protection engineering principals.
• Recruitment agencies: Confidential Client handles placements directly and does not accept unsolicited agency resumes for posted openings.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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