A B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline is required; an M.S. is preferred.
At least 4 years of experience in a fire safety consultancy or related field.
Active Professional Engineer licensure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modeling tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management and problem-solving capabilities.
Responsibilities
Lead complex performance-based fire engineering analysis and design from start to finish.
Direct fire and smoke modeling using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools.
Lead occupant evacuation modeling using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and advanced spreadsheet methods.
Apply engineering judgment to assess structural systems exposed to fire.
Author and quality-check engineering reports and develop defensible solutions.
Manage client relationships and serve as a technical point of contact.
Coordinate with consultants and enforcing agencies on regulatory matters.
Lead audits of existing buildings for fire-safety compliance.
Mentor junior engineers and Engineers in Training, and review their work.
Develop fee proposals and lead scope negotiations for complex projects.
Contribute to business-development and marketing initiatives.
🔥Elevate your Fire Protection Engineering career at Holmes US! 🚀
Are you a Fire Protection Engineer with a few years of experience ready to step into a role where your expertise truly drives outcomes? We're looking for FPEs to join our team and take ownership of high-impact work from day one.
Who We Are: We're Holmes US - an international design firm where engineering meets innovation! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for pushing boundaries and asking "why not?" when others say "impossible."
Your Role as a Fire Protection Engineer:
Lead complex Performance Based Fire Engineering analysis and design from start to finish
Direct fire and smoke modelling using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools
Lead occupant evacuation modelling using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and advanced spreadsheet methods
Apply deep engineering judgement to assess structural systems exposed to fire
Author and QC high-quality engineering reports and deliver innovative, defensible solutions
Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical point of contact
Coordinate with consultants and enforcing agencies to navigate complex regulatory environments
Lead audits of existing buildings for fire safety compliance
Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and EITs, helping grow the next generation
Develop fee proposals and lead scope negotiations for complex projects
Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives
Maybe even pick up some Māori words from our Kiwi colleagues!
You'll Thrive Here If You Have:
B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline (M.S. preferred)
4+ years of experience in a fire safety consultancy or related field
Active PE licensure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling tools
A collaborative, team-player mindset ready to help others
Why You'll Love It Here:
🌟 Learning & Growth
Step into a role with genuine autonomy and project ownership
Global knowledge sharing opportunities across the Pacific Rim
Clear career progression path toward senior roles
💪 Real World Impact
Lead complex, high-profile projects across diverse building types
Apply cutting-edge fire engineering to protect real communities
Contribute to life safety and sustainable design
🎯 The Good Stuff
Flexible hybrid work environment
Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!)
Genuine work-life balance
Collaborative, supportive culture
Regular team events and activities
Benefits Offered:
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
Company sponsored events
Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
Compensation: Estimated at $92,000 - $119,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.
Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there!
If you're ready to bring your experience to a team that will actually put it to use - and challenge you to grow even further - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us write the next chapter of engineering excellence! 🏗️