Jobs · Information Technology · Oregon

EIT - Fire Protection Engineer

Holmes US · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation Technology$82k–$92k/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
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspects
Contribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projects

What You Bring

  • 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 $82,000 - $91,500+ biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

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