Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection

About the Role

Join Ramboll’s Solutions for Industry Division as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Division. Work at the heart of sustainable change in a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company dedicated to creating a thriving world for both nature and people.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for fire suppression, detection, and signaling systems in accordance with applicable governing codes and standards and industry best practices for industrial facilities.
• Develop performance-based design specifications utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, coordination with authorities having jurisdiction, and other resources as required for the specific application.
• Participate in up-front conceptual design studies with the development of fire suppression design criteria, specifications, preliminary layouts, and code reviews.
• Develop performance-based fire suppression and detection specifications for unique and hazardous occupancies often found in manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve fully integrated designs between life safety, building services, and industrial processes as required to comply with all applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in post-design activities including review of shop drawings, permitting assistance, and construction support.
• Evaluate fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems in existing buildings.
• Assist with development of hazardous materials assessments for storage and processing facilities.
• Develop written technical reports detailing fire protection-related code summaries, design basis, project implications, and other technical recommendations to support project work.
• Participate in project meetings during all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual study to construction assistance and record drawing creation.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in specification and design of fire protection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, and International Building Code.
• Licensure as a Professional Fire Protection Engineer is required.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred.

About the Company

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company founded in Denmark. With thousands of experts across more than 70 offices in the Americas, Ramboll delivers innovative solutions in Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. The company is foundation-owned, emphasizing an inclusive and collaborative culture where diversity is respected and embraced. Ramboll supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Eligibility for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Flexible work arrangements as part of an inclusive approach to work.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.