Engineer Jobs in Waipahu, HI

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3mo ago

Fire Protection Engineer

Bowers + Kubota Consulting Waipahu, HI

Waipahu, HI

3mo ago Closed

$85k - $120k/yr Full time AutoCAD Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 23, 2026).

Job Description

Fire Protection Engineer position with Bowers + Kubota Consulting in Waipahu, Hawaii (onsite).

Responsibilities

Research and gather information.
Operate CAD equipment and software to create, modify, and finalize fire protection drawings for construction projects and design reports.
Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
Prepare final drawings, verify dimensions, ensure information is consistent across drawings, and confirm completeness.
Prepare drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, and basis for design for Fire Protection including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety code analysis.
Modify plans using manual drafting techniques and draft finished designs from sketches.
Conform to the established filing system for production drawings.
Interpret specifications to meet city, state, and Federal requirements as needed.
Prepare periodic project status reports and review contract requirements to understand deliverables per phase.
Revise documents per markup by project lead and management; prepare submission packages per contract requirements.
Provide marketing and technical support; present and speak for the department at meetings and conferences.
Conduct site investigations and make field measurements; create project schedules to meet submittal dates.
Coordinate work activities with other departments and regulatory agencies; learn and apply fire protection engineering principles and processes.
Mentor junior staff; develop design concepts and project goals; manage multiple tasks and schedules.
Prepare quantity take-offs and opinions of probable construction costs; review project financial health.
Follow up on contractual obligations and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
Licensed in Fire Protection Engineering is required.
Minimum of three years of industry experience; experience with Federal Government project delivery.
Proficiency with CAD and manual drafting; ability to follow project CAD standards and procedures.
Ability to modify existing drawings to minimize new work and create new drawings when needed, in a timely fashion.
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Prepare accurate detailed drawings from data from field surveys, as-built drawings, markups, worksheets, and design sketches; self-check for accuracy.
Proficient with standard drafting software and plotters; able to operate MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of codes, regulations, engineering systems, and construction methods; understanding of project delivery methods and contracts.
Ability to develop project programs, initial design concepts, and establish project goals; proven client management experience.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; self-starter with strong follow-through; capable of handling multiple tasks and schedules.
Valid driver’s license.

Technologies

AutoCAD
CAD software
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Plotters

Benefits

100% Employee Owned

Location

Waipahu, HI (onsite)

Salary

USD 85,000 - 120,000 per year

How to apply

Apply directly online at www.bowersandkubota.com

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