Fire Protection Engineering Associate / Life Safety Consultant
About the role
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®. At SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company, life safety is the one and only driver. We are a team of consultants, engineers, and designers, and construction professionals dedicated to life safety and fire protection in the built environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with Senior Fire Protection Engineers to design and develop Life Safety and Fire Protection systems.
- Explore building systems and design components involved in developing a safe and code compliant building design.
- Develop skills in particular areas of interest.
- Focus on adherence to quality standards through plan reviews and technical reports.
- Project components may include: egress design, code research, smoke control system design, fire-resistant construction analysis, performance-based design, fire sprinkler design, and hazardous material analysis.
- Apply strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to support team efficiency.
- Be detail oriented and possess superior problem‑solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
- 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety.
Qualifications
- Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
- Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Suite encouraged.
- Experience with CONTAM, Pyrosim, FDS, and/or PathFinder desirable.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture with mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives.