Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid

Job Description Job Description Who we are!Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.If you're ready to grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. We offer both stability and growth opportunities in today's fast-changing environment. We are currently seeking an Fire Protection Engineer to join our team!Our Fire Protection Department services include fire alarm and detection system design, high-rise buildings, large campus fire alarm and protection, sprinkler, emergency communications and more.Some of your responsibilities include the following:Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems in the Mission Critical Market Sector with the potential to work throughout all company market sectors including academic, commercial, healthcare, and science and technology.The engineer will be responsible for designs of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarms, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.Coordinate with the design team and/or construction staff to lead related portions of construction planning and visit the project construction site throughout the construction administration process along with field reports, RFI responses, and FP / FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.Design and layout systems, and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP / FA infrastructure.Essential Skills & Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.7+ years of professional fire protection engineering industry experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with fluency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook and cloud tools. Strong communication and computer skills are required.The preferred candidate will have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skillsCandidate must have the ability to create and modify technical drawings and specificationsCustomer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staffAbility to travel to review Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm system installationsPE highly preferredProven Leadership ExperienceOur Flexible and Hybrid Culture:We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.Our wellness programs prioritize our team members' physical and behavioral health.If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com

Job Description Job Description Who we are!Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.If you're ready to grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. We offer both stability and growth opportunities in today's fast-changing environment. We are currently seeking an Fire Protection Engineer to join our team!Our Fire Protection Department services include fire alarm and detection system design, high-rise buildings, large campus fire alarm and protection, sprinkler, emergency communications and more.Some of your responsibilities include the following:Design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems in the Mission Critical Market Sector with the potential to work throughout all company market sectors including academic, commercial, healthcare, and science and technology.The engineer will be responsible for designs of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, fire alarms, voice evacuation, mass notification, special technology fire detection and smoke control.Coordinate with the design team and/or construction staff to lead related portions of construction planning and visit the project construction site throughout the construction administration process along with field reports, RFI responses, and FP / FA shop drawing and submittal reviews.Design and layout systems, and create drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and HydraCALC.Survey existing project sites to document existing conditions and to assess existing FP / FA infrastructure.Essential Skills & Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering.7+ years of professional fire protection engineering industry experience designing fire protection and fire alarm systems.Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with fluency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook and cloud tools. Strong communication and computer skills are required.The preferred candidate will have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skillsCandidate must have the ability to create and modify technical drawings and specificationsCustomer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staffAbility to travel to review Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm system installationsPE highly preferredProven Leadership ExperienceOur Flexible and Hybrid Culture:We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.Our wellness programs prioritize our team members' physical and behavioral health.If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com

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