Fire Protection Designer II

Bowman offers an opportunity for a Fire Protection Designer II to join our team in Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ; or Towson, MD. We believe in creating opportunities for aspiring professionals to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a diverse, engaged community of professionals, treated as a valued team member and empowered to do exceptional work.

Purpose

Responsible for the design of fire protection engineering systems, including fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire pump, fire alarm, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under moderate supervision, exercising independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis.
• Work closely with senior staff to learn and assist in design tasks.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Design fire protection and life safety systems.
• Perform hydrant flow testing under supervision.
• Conduct fire protection design calculations, including hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand.
• Prepare project documents to track implementation from start to finish.
• Apply knowledge of fire protection codes and standards to assignments.
• Develop working knowledge of codes applicable to the discipline.
• Attend coordination and design meetings as needed.
• Complete work according to standard design principles and company quality procedures.
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy before submission.
• May coordinate design work for a project and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High motivation and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to quality and a strong work ethic.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the company’s reputation through attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in fire protection.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents and research requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Associate’s degree (preferred).
• Three or more years of drafting and engineering technician experience in the fire protection industry.
• Proficiency with Revit design software.
• Experience with AutoSprink and familiarity with reading construction plans.

About Bowman

At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees thrive personally and professionally while shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged.

Pay

Salary range: $33–$43 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.

Schedule

Eligible for remote work arrangements.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment with possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office, occasional squatting or kneeling.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.