Fire Protection Engineer

Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Tucson, Arizona 85718 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 18, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    OverviewLead the design and safety of critical fire protection systems that protect people, property, and mission success.Position SummaryThe Fire Protection Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in fire and life safety systems, providing technical leadership in design, inspection, testing, and compliance. This role ensures adherence to codes and standards while supporting facility and project teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and evaluate fire protection systems (alarm, detection, sprinkler, suppression, fire pumps)Perform hydraulic calculations, system layouts, and equipment selectionReview A/E and contractor drawings for compliance with codes and NFPA standardsConduct inspections, testing, fire hazard analyses, and field surveysDevelop life safety plans and fire safety programsPrepare technical reports and recommend corrective actionsProvide guidance to project teams, contractors, and regulatory authoritiesSupport performance-based design using fire modeling and egress analysisDeliver training and support system installation, maintenance, and upgradesMinimum RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Fire Protection or related field)Active Professional Engineer (PE) license5+ years of engineering experience3+ years of fire alarm and suppression system experienceU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferredHealthcare or life safety code experienceAutoCAD experienceBenefitsPaid time offMedical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Short- and long-term disability coverageLife and AD&D insuranceEmployee wellness and assistance programsFinancial counseling resourcesCommuter benefits401(k) with immediate employer matchingA culture built on integrity, accountability, and excellenceEqual Opportunity StatementMIRACORP is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Job Description

    OverviewLead the design and safety of critical fire protection systems that protect people, property, and mission success.Position SummaryThe Fire Protection Engineer serves as a subject matter expert in fire and life safety systems, providing technical leadership in design, inspection, testing, and compliance. This role ensures adherence to codes and standards while supporting facility and project teams.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and evaluate fire protection systems (alarm, detection, sprinkler, suppression, fire pumps)Perform hydraulic calculations, system layouts, and equipment selectionReview A/E and contractor drawings for compliance with codes and NFPA standardsConduct inspections, testing, fire hazard analyses, and field surveysDevelop life safety plans and fire safety programsPrepare technical reports and recommend corrective actionsProvide guidance to project teams, contractors, and regulatory authoritiesSupport performance-based design using fire modeling and egress analysisDeliver training and support system installation, maintenance, and upgradesMinimum RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Fire Protection or related field)Active Professional Engineer (PE) license5+ years of engineering experience3+ years of fire alarm and suppression system experienceU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferredHealthcare or life safety code experienceAutoCAD experienceBenefitsPaid time offMedical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Short- and long-term disability coverageLife and AD&D insuranceEmployee wellness and assistance programsFinancial counseling resourcesCommuter benefits401(k) with immediate employer matchingA culture built on integrity, accountability, and excellenceEqual Opportunity StatementMIRACORP is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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