Fire Protection Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.

. Perform fire protection design reviews for new construction and major renovation projects .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNiskayuna • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering, including design reviews, compliance evaluations, and system testing. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical guidance while maintaining rigorous documentation and quality control.

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Fire Protection EngineeringPassive Fire Protection SystemsAutomatic Sprinkler SystemsFire Alarm SystemsCommissioning Plans

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Hard Skills

Fire Protection Design ReviewsArchitectural Drawing InterpretationHydraulic CalculationsFunctional TestingIntegrated System TestingRisk-Based Fire Protection DesignNFPA Compliance ReviewSystem Configuration ControlTechnical DocumentationField Inspections

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Building Automation SystemsHVAC SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsEmergency Power SystemsSecurity Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DOE 'L' ClearanceDOD 'Secret' Clearance

Industry Keywords

IBCIFCNFPA 3NFPA 13NFPA 25NFPA 72NFPA 80Fire Protection ComplianceLife Safety SystemsMission-Critical Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform fire protection design reviews for new construction and major renovation projects
Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and design narratives for code and organizational compliance
Evaluate passive fire protection features, including fire walls, barriers, partitions, doors, dampers, firestopping, and penetrations
Review automatic sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, and water supply systems
Evaluate fire alarm, detection, notification, and building-system interfaces
Review hydraulic, flow, demand, device-spacing, coverage, equipment-sizing, and system-configuration calculations
Assess integration with HVAC, electrical, security, emergency power, elevators, and building automation systems
Identify deficiencies, non-conformances, and performance risks and recommend corrective action
Collaborate with design, project management, engineering, construction, and facility teams
Develop and review commissioning and acceptance testing plans
Witness or perform functional, acceptance, sprinkler, water-based, fire pump, fire alarm, detection, fire door, passive barrier, and firestopping testing
Verify systems and passive barriers are installed according to approved designs, standards, and manufacturer requirements
Document design reviews, commissioning activities, test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions
Track deficiencies through closure and verify systems are operational for service and occupancy
Support as-built drawings, system narratives, calculations, and operations and maintenance documentation
Maintain fire protection documentation and configuration control
Provide technical guidance to project managers, facility engineers, operations and maintenance staff, and stakeholders
Support periodic inspections, audits, and assessments
Improve fire protection design, review, commissioning, inspection, and testing processes, procedures, checklists, and templates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline with a designated fire protection engineering major/concentration and at least 5 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience; OR bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of directly related fire protection engineering experience, including 5+ years of relevant experience
United States citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance before starting
Solid understanding of passive fire protection systems
Solid knowledge of automatic sprinkler and water-based fire suppression systems
Solid understanding of fire alarm, detection, and notification systems
Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection drawings, specifications, and technical calculations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical findings to multidisciplinary teams
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with designers, project managers, construction personnel, engineers, and facility staff
Ability to maintain independence and technical objectivity
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project schedules and commissioning deadlines
Familiarity with IBC and IFC
Working knowledge of NFPA 3, NFPA 13, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and NFPA 80
Experience developing or reviewing commissioning plans and test procedures
Experience conducting or overseeing field inspections, functional testing, acceptance testing, and integrated system testing
Experience supporting fire protection and life safety systems in complex, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
Working knowledge of fire protection system interfaces with HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, security, and building automation systems
Knowledge of risk-based approaches to fire protection system design and evaluation
Experience applying organizational fire protection design criteria and documentation requirements
Experience reviewing technical documentation for NFPA and organizational compliance
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
Active DOE "L" or DOD "Secret" clearance highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical insurance, including HSA and PPO options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Supportive workplace
Community involvement opportunities