Fire Protection Engineer Building Systems Safety

Fire Protection Engineer — Building Systems & Life Safety

San Jose, CA | On-site only | Full-time

Salary: $85,000 – $130,000 base (plus potential commission, DOE)

Design fire and life safety systems that protect people and power performance.

An integrated building systems consultancy is seeking Fire Protection Engineers at mid and senior levels. You’ll take a lead role in designing fire protection systems and ensuring code compliance for high-performance facilities — from labs and clean rooms to campuses, R&D, and institutional spaces. This is a collaborative environment where fire protection sits side by side with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.

• Drive system design on complex, high-impact projects
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge daily
• Build leadership experience while supporting mentorship and licensure

• Develop fire protection layouts, specifications, and construction documents
• Perform hazard analyses and code compliance reviews
• Coordinate with other engineering groups to deliver integrated designs
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and quality standards
  
  Mentor junior staff and contribute to team training sessions
• Stay current with NFPA, IBC, and local codes

• 5–10+ years in fire protection consulting
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related field)
• PE license preferred (required for senior-level roles)
• Experience with fire alarm, suppression, and sprinkler systems
• Strong communication skills and cross-discipline coordination ability
• NCEES profile a plus for multi-state collaboration

This role is fully on-site in San Jose, CA. Remote or hybrid options are not available. Candidates must already live in, or be relocating to, the Bay Area.