Fire Protection Engineer - Casual and Remote

Fire Protection Engineer - Casual and RemoteJoin to apply for the Fire Protection Engineer - Casual and Remote role at EXPFire Protection Engineer - Casual and Remote1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Fire Protection Engineer - Casual and Remote role at EXPGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionAt EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.Are you ready to design your future?Be our nextFire Protection Engineer - Causal and Remote!Your work environment at EXPEXP is currently searching for aJob DescriptionAt EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.Are you ready to design your future?Be our next Fire Protection Engineer - Causal and Remote!Your work environment at EXPEXP is currently searching for a Fire Protection Engineer to support projects for our Chicago Headquarters. This professional engineer will utilize our flexible hybrid model that includes engineering, design, and specification of fire protection systems for our governmental, education, commercial, entertainment market sectors.What a day at EXP has in store for youRevit and CAD proficient with fire protection drawingsDevelop sections & riser diagrams and elevations of complex equipment and piping areasDevelop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phasesDetermines content of drawings and specs in order to meet and match the scope of workEdit specifications to reflect the project requirementsSelect and schedule equipment with limited oversightMeet with vendors to determine specification requirements for applicationCritically evaluate contractor pricing and cost estimatesMaintain the Engineering Book for the projectRespond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittalsUnderstand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan on multiple projectsWork with team, project manager and clients to meet scheduled project milestones of multiple projectsSolve installation problems with fire protection systems, travel to the site to resolve issuesPerforms site surveys independentlyCode research to comply with various local codes, and meet with code officialsThorough understanding of many NFPA code sections, IBC, ASHRE, ASME and OSHA, and variations from year to yearWrite new specification sections; develop new details, as required for project needs.Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize exp’s and client’s exposure to problemsEdits and develops scope of work narratives (SD narrative, basis of design, etc.)Writes studies and reports for fire protection systems on various projects.Fire Pump – select pump and accessories for proper pressures, flows, etc. and layout enlarged fire pump room without assistanceFlow Test – ability to direct water flow tests at hydrant or hose connectionUnderstand and apply gas suppression, deluge, pre-action systems, and high-rise designBasic knowledge of Factory Mutual standards and requirementsAnalyzing fire hazards and mitigating fire damage by proper designConstruction coordination/arrangementsFamiliar with building structures, materials,Experience with fire modeling and simulation softwareStrong management and organization skillsExperience in conducting existing fire protection system and risk assessmentsExperience in wet pipe systems per NFPA 13, NFPA 14.What Your Experience Looks Like4+ years of building fire protection design experience of commercial building projects across multiple industry segments (governmental, education, commercial, entertainment, etc.)Engineering Degree (BS Architectural Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Fire Protection Engineering, or equivalent degree) preferredRegistered Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) License or eligible for immediate registrationREVIT MEP and Auto CAD Proficiency.Ability to travel to client meetings and project sites for walk thru activitiesThe pay range for this role is $125,00 to $150,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.About UsOur storyWith a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.What Makes Us DifferentThe passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.Find out more about life at EXP by visiting .About The TeamEXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesArchitecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Oil and GasReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at EXP by 2xGet notified about new Fire Protection Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17