Fire Protection Engineer I
The Fire Protection Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on supporting the design and evaluation of fire protection systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, the role involves performing engineering calculations, preparing design drawings, assisting with fire modeling, and ensuring compliance with safety codes to mitigate fire risks. This position offers a unique development opportunity through Confidential Client's Graduate Development Program, providing hands-on experience and professional growth within a global infrastructure consulting firm.
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Fire Protection Engineer role is part of a structured Graduate Development Program to build your technical foundation and career. Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer or senior team member, you will:
- Perform engineering assignments using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to develop judgment and professional competencies.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, visual aids, and basic deliverables (presentation materials, specifications, cost estimates).
- Assist with the design of fire protection systems for commercial and institutional facilities.
- Identify fire risks and design safeguards to prevent, control, and mitigate fire effects.
- Support life-safety and property-protection goal evaluations for architects, building owners, and developers.
- Review applicable codes and design criteria; examine field conditions as required to support project development.
- Assist lead engineers with project design tasks and site surveys.
- Provide egress and fire modeling assistance using FDS or other relevant software.
- Use standard office and discipline-specific software to support project deliverables.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Preferred
- Experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.
- Basic knowledge of discipline software such as AutoCAD, Revit, CADD, HCS, hydraulic or fire modeling tools.
- Experience or coursework in egress and fire modeling (FDS helpful).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred.
- AutoCAD or Revit certification preferred.
Additional Details
- Work location model: Hybrid (Roanoke, VA).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Salary: USD 62,000 – USD 70,000 per year (range provided by our client; actual offer based on education, qualifications and experience).
- Relocation assistance: Not provided for this position.
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
- Onboarding: In-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office is a required condition of employment.
- Development: The role includes participation in a Graduate Development Program offering mentoring, webinars, online learning and networking to accelerate early-career growth.
- Benefits: Our client may offer medical, dental, vision, disability, paid time off and retirement savings plans — benefits vary by employment status and location.
ReqID: J10161714
Business Area: Engineering / Buildings & Places
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