EIT - Fire Protection Engineer
Holmes US · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation Technology$87k–$98k/yrFull-time
Your Journey as a Fire Safety Specialist
- Perform preliminary design and complex analysis for Performance Based Fire Engineering
- Model fire and smoke behaviour using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools
- Model occupant evacuation using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and spreadsheet calculations
- Assess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods
- Write independent engineering reports and develop creative engineered solutions
- Audit existing buildings for fire safety compliance
- Cookorate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspects
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projects
Qualifications
- B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role, 1-2 years full-time experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling tools
- A collaborative, team-player mindset
Why You'll Love It Here
- Learning & Growth
- Personalized mentorship program
- Interactive technical training via Holmes University
- Access to specialized material committees
- Global knowledge sharing opportunities
- Clear career progression path
- Real World Impact
- Work on exciting, diverse projects across building types and scales
- Apply cutting-edge fire engineering to real communities
- Contribute to life safety and sustainable design
- Make a genuine difference - people's safety is your work
- The Good Stuff
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance)
- Genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, supportive culture
- Regular team events and activities
- Benefits Offered
- Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
- Compensation
- Estimated at $87,000 - $97,500+ biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.