About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a confidential client in the graduate engineering consultancy sector.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Graduate Fire Protection Engineer to join a structured three-year graduate development program. This entry-level role blends technical engineering work with consulting skills development, mentorship, and hands-on project experience in fire protection and mechanical systems.

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What You’ll Do

You will contribute to client projects while building your engineering and consultancy capabilities. Typical responsibilities include:

• Designing fire protection and engineering solutions
• Conducting and monitoring site inspections
• Attending project and client meetings
• Refining technical designs, drawings, and documentation
• Analyzing reports, specifications, and code requirements
• Supporting project delivery and client management tasks
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation to improve outcomes
• Promoting sustainable engineering practices
• Building connections through early-career networks and mentoring

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Qualifications & experience

To be considered for this 2026 graduate intake, you should have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)
• Successful completion of the EIT exam, or ability to take the EIT exam within 12 months
• Demonstrated interest through internships, volunteering, or professional memberships (e.g., SFPE, NFPA)
• Creative, methodical problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• A resilient, solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous growth
• Ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

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Compensation & benefits

• Expected base salary: $77,000 - $86,000 per year
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave
• Professional registration and membership reimbursements, tuition assistance
• Structured learning and development, plus dedicated mentorship and employee resource groups

Individual pay is determined by work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

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Location & schedule

• Job location: San Diego, CA (hybrid)
• Work model: In-office culture with a minimum of three days per week in the office to support collaboration
• Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this role

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Why join

• Join a structured graduate program with an emphasis on professional growth and consulting skills
• Work alongside experienced engineers and project teams on meaningful, sustainable projects
• Receive ongoing mentorship and defined development milestones to accelerate your career

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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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