• Fire Protection Engineer

    Fluor (Greer, SC)


    Fire Protection Engineer

     

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    Location** **:

    United States, Greer, South Carolina

    1. **Job skills** Civil, Structural and Architectural, Engineering and Project Management

    2. **Type** Permanent

    **Job id** 165107

    **Salary** Negotiable

     

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    Fire Protection Engineer

    General Summary

    The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards while providing technical expertise in fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance fire safety and risk mitigation.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    + Design and specify fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, clean agent systems, and smoke control systems.

    + Perform hydraulic calculations and fire modeling to support system design.

    + Ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and local building/fire codes.

    + Conduct fire hazard analyses and risk assessments.

    + Review architectural and engineering plans for fire protection adequacy.

    + Coordinate with clients, architects, and other engineering disciplines.

    + Support construction administration including submittal reviews, site inspections, and commissioning.

    + Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and code compliance narratives.

    + Participate in fire investigations and forensic engineering as needed.

    Key Qualifications (Education, Experience & Certifications)

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.

    + Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.

    + 5–10 years of experience in fire protection engineering design and consulting.

    + Proficiency in fire protection software such as Revit and fire modeling tools (e.g., FDS).

    + Strong knowledge of NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 72, 101).

    + Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

    Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

    + Ability to travel to project sites for inspections and meetings.

    + Comfortable working in industrial and commercial environments, including elevated platforms and confined spaces.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

     

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    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.