Fire Protection Engineer 🚒

Virginia (or Regional Project Hubs) • Engineering • Full Time Salary: $115,000 – $155,000 Annual Salary (Plus comprehensive benefits & performance bonuses) 💰

Skills: Fire Alarm Design, Fire Suppression Systems, Life Safety Codes, Revit, Performance-Based Design, EIT / PE License 🛠️

Summary: On behalf of our client, a premier design-build electrical and systems integration engineering powerhouse specializing in mission-critical facilities, cyber-physical security, and large-scale infrastructure, Gigantes Group is seeking a driven Fire Protection Engineer. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, integrated design-build environment, overseeing fire protection and life safety design packages from initial concept through commission and turnover. 🚀

Key Responsibilities: * Design-Build Execution: Lead the engineering and design of complete fire suppression, fire detection, mass notification, and life safety systems for complex facilities. 🏢

BIM Integration: Develop detailed 3D models and production drawings in Revit, coordinating spatial constraints across multi-discipline MEP and structural teams. 💻
Engineering Calculations: Perform hydraulic calculations, agent flow calculations, and smoke control analyses in strict accordance with NFPA and local building codes. 🔢
Code & Regulatory Oversight: Provide expert code consulting, interpret life safety requirements, and interface directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and client representatives. 🏛️
Commissioning Support: Collaborate with field operations teams to support system testing, site inspections, and final turnover activities. 🤝

Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 🎓

Experience: 4–8+ years of professional engineering experience in fire protection system design, preferably within a design-build or MEP consulting firm. ⏳
Licensure: Active EIT status required; an active Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred. 📜
Software Tools: High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and standard fire protection calculation software (e.g., HydraCAD, HASS). 🛠️
Niche Domains: Experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, government/federal projects, or large industrial environments is a major plus. 🔋

Why Join Us? Work on some of the largest, most technologically complex design-build engineering projects in the nation! 🌟 Our client offers an industry-leading total compensation structure, top-tier medical/dental/vision coverage, a generous 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, clear paths for executive growth, and an engaging team culture. 🎈✨