Fire Protection Engineer

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer to join our dynamic Fire Protection & Life Safety team. This position reports to the Engineering Team Leader and is responsible for designing and engineering fire suppression systems and/or fire alarm systems for various complex facilities such as commercial high rise, mission critical data centers and high-reliability infrastructure.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.    #LI-SN1

What You Will Do:

• Develop fire suppression system layouts
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop fire alarm system drawings
• Prepare construction documents
• Coordinate designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural teams
• Use Revit and other related design tools
• Review codes and standards
• Support permitting and construction phases
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure compliant, efficient, and resilient fire protection solutions.
• Participate in site visits, field verifications, and quality assurance reviews to support successful project delivery.

Personal & Professional Growth

At Woolpert we place a high value on personal and professional growth, offering various opportunities for development within the engineering team:

• Team members have access to continuous learning programs, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and participation in professional membership organizations. This allows our engineers to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, broaden their expertise, and network with industry peers.
• Mentorship programs where senior engineers guide and support junior staff, providing invaluable insights and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.