Fire Protection Engineer (100% Remote)

Responsibilities

• Perform fire hazard analyses, fire risk assessments, fire area evaluations, and engineering calculations.
• Support upgrades and modifications to fire protection systems, including:
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire barriers, fire doors, and fire dampers
• Fire pumps and water supply systems
• Passive fire protection features
• Apply fire protection codes, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop technical reports, engineering evaluations, calculations, specifications, and procedures.
• Support the design, testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Participate in engineering reviews and modification projects to ensure fire protection requirements are met.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Provide engineering support for a variety of industrial, power generation, and energy-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in fire protection engineering or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems, fire dynamics, fire risk assessments, and fire hazard analyses.
• Experience interpreting and applying fire protection codes and standards.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting nuclear projects is preferred but not required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with nuclear facilities, power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with NRC requirements, NFPA standards, NFPA 805, Appendix R, or similar fire protection programs.
• Experience with fire modeling, risk assessments, or probabilistic risk assessment (PRA).
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, or compliance initiatives.

Work Environment

• 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Flexible schedule and strong work-life balance.
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
• Opportunities to support high-impact projects across the energy and industrial sectors.
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
• Nuclear project experience is preferred but not required.