Fire Protection Engineer

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the fire protection design across a portfolio of projects, guiding fire suppression systems, life safety analyses, and related tasks. Based in Denver with a flexible hybrid schedule and the opportunity for travel up to 25%, this role blends technical leadership with hands-on collaboration on diverse assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fire protection design on multiple projects of varying sizes.
• Prepare reports and studies to support design decisions.
• Select, specify, and estimate costs for fire protection system equipment and components.
• Perform calculations as required to size and layout systems.
• Conduct periodic construction site inspections to verify conformance.
• Supervise staff on project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in fire protection or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least six years of relevant plumbing engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license in any state with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states.

Technologies

• Revit
• Microsoft Copilot
• Chat GPT
• Claude
• Gemini

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401K plan with a generous company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Why Mead & Hunt

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all of the following

• Leading fire protection design of complex projects including fire suppression / sprinkler, fire alarm and life safety building analysis.
• Performing calculations for system layout and sizing.
• Using Revit to create bid document drawings.
• Designing systems for Federal Government projects.
• Knowledge of fire protection and building codes.
• NICET III or IV certification for Water Based System Layout and Fire Alarm from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies is preferred.
• Experience with generative AI tools and platforms (for example Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity and reduce errors.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience, skill set, or location.