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Job Description
Colby Co. Engineering offers a collaborative, hybrid work environment in Portland, Maine, with remote options for qualified candidates in New England or the Greater New York area. The Fire Protection Engineer role centers on life safety code consulting, performance-based design, and fire protection system design, supported by a flexible work arrangement and a robust benefits package.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Annual discretionary bonus and anniversary bonus
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
- Health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Free monthly parking pass for company lot
- Two volunteer days per calendar year with pay
- Summer office hours from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
Responsibilities
- Provide life safety code consulting and performance-based design guidance
- Design and specify fire protection systems for projects
- Coordinate fire protection with other building systems to ensure integrated operation
Requirements
- Experience with Life Safety Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design
- Strong knowledge of building systems and how Fire Protection Systems coordinate with other Building Systems
- Successful completion of the FE exam
- PE license a plus
- Experience with modeling software such as AutoSprink, HydraCAD, AutoCAD, or Revit is a plus
- Sustainable design experience a plus
Location
Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101
Application questions
- What is your personal email address?