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NV5

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

NV5

. Collaborate with engineering and/or design teams on specific projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fire Protection Engineering, including compliance with Fire, Life Safety, and Building Codes, as well as NFPA Standards. Proficient in delivering client reports and collaborating with engineering teams to provide effective solutions.

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Bachelor's DegreeEIT ExaminationFire Protection EngineeringFire, Life Safety, and Building CodesMS Office and MS Project

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Hard Skills
Fire ProtectionCompliance ReportingPassive Fire ProtectionField EngineeringCode Interpretation
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTime ManagementDeadline Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Nationally Recognized Certification
Industry Keywords
NFPA StandardsJurisdictional AuthoritiesOperational FunctionalityCost-Efficient Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with engineering and/or design teams on specific projects
  • Deliver effective and cost-efficient alternatives and solutions
  • Develop and deliver client reports recommending updates for compliance and/or operational functionality of fire, suppression and/or life safety systems
  • Provide code and standard references, document research, reports, and interpretations for fire protection
  • Meet with jurisdictional authorities and clients to resolve compliance questions
  • Review and maintain working knowledge of changing codes, standards, industry specifications, and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent experience and nationally recognized certification(s)
  • Have passed the EIT Examination
  • Able to sit for the Professional Engineering examination within 4 years
  • Ability to travel 50%, mainly in the US/Canada
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be within 1 hour of a major US airport
  • Working knowledge of Fire, Life Safety and Building Codes and NFPA Standards
  • Field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection
  • Experience with or knowledge of passive fire protection
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines and budgets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working competency with MS Office and MS Project software

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities