
Fire Protection Design Engineer
Seattle, WA · HybridFull-time$90–115K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
P2S|CMTA is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer to contribute to fire protection and life safety projects. The role supports code analysis, system design and calculations, construction documentation, site assessments, and construction-phase activities. The engineer will work with senior engineers on varied analyses and projects across sectors including healthcare, education, and federal work. The position is hybrid in Seattle, with three days in the office and two remote.
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Full job description
P2S|CMTA stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 400 dedicated employees on the West Coast, P2S|CMTA is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve. We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
We are seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with 1-4 years of experience . This is a great opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise in fire protection and life safety systems.
Position Responsibilities
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Support fire and building code analysis
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Support designing fire protection systems, including sprinklers, fire alarms, and specialized suppression systems
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Support developing system layouts and construction documents
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Supporting perform sprinkler hydraulic calculations and fire alarm calculations
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Support in conducting site assessments and prepare technical reports
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Supporting senior engineers and team with engineering analyses (e.g., smoke control, hazardous materials, energy storage systems, combustible dust)
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Provide construction phase support, including:
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Responding to RFIs
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Reviewing submittals
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Participating in punch walks
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field
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1-4 years of experience in fire protection system design (sprinkler and/or fire alarm)
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
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Experience with sprinkler calculation software (e.g., AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with healthcare, education, and/or federal projects
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Master’s degree in Fire Protection
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Exposure to project management or business development
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EIT or working towards EIT
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NICET certification (Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm)
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Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards
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What sets P2S|CMTA apart?
For 15 years in a row, P2S|CMTA has been regarded as a “Best Place to Work” by our employees. Why? Because we value satisfied employees just as much as satisfied clients. With competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, paid training/professional memberships, and more. - we aim to attract the best talent and keep them here
Learn more about what it means to work at P2S|CMTA: https://www.p2sinc.com/join
P2S|CMTA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Legence
Legence (https://www.wearelegence.com/) (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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How this job compares
Set against the 686 open Fire Protection Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–115K/yr
- US median$91–160K/yr507 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $103K, is 19% below the US median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Fire Protection Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Washington and 686 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- CDM Smith280 open
- Jacobs109 open
- Jensen Hughes Inc.57 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Fire Protection Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 630 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 593 of the 686 open Fire Protection Engineer jobs (86%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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