Full-Time

Fire Protection Engineer

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$70.5k - $145.8kAnnually

Senior

Pasadena, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Antonio, TX, USA | Johnson City, TN, USA

Hybrid position requiring 3 days in office.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Building Services Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the fire protection engineering/consulting profession.
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited college or university in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sciences, or related engineering field.
  • EIT and/or PE (NCEES Specific FPE Discipline); or working toward completing these.
  • Experience in preparing life safety, fire suppression, and fire alarm / detection drawings.
  • Possess project management skills for managing internal projects as well as external client needs.
  • Experience coordinating with a multi-discipline design team.
  • Experience designing fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and communication systems and performing analysis of existing fire protection systems.
  • Ability to complete site surveys and identify code issues and find solutions.
  • Must be able to complete projects start to finish, while working independently.
  • Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
  • Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
  • Program experience with, and working knowledge of, REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite
  • Proficient in REVIT (preferred) and AutoCAD.
  • Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale
  • Ability to provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
  • A positive, can-do attitude.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Apply technical skills to design and assess the following: automatic suppression systems; fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems; fire and life safety code analysis; egress analysis; fire resistant rated construction analysis; smoke control design and special inspections; site surveys and inspections; as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts.
  • Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards, International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards (Government Standards – Unified Facilities Criteria, etc.).
  • Perform building and fire code analysis and code interpretations.
  • Develop engineering judgements for code alternatives.
  • Provide peer reviews of colleagues’ work product.
  • Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems.
  • Implements the Company Procedures while seeking improvements to work process and design/engineering approaches.
  • Comply with all safety policies.
  • Visit construction sites, including intermittent travel with overnight stay(s).
  • Work in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
  • Work will be performed under general supervision by the Deputy Fire Protection Engineering Manager and the Fire Protection Engineering Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge and understanding of other fire protection programs (AutoSprink, HASS, AlarmCAD, CONTAM, FDS, etc.) or desire to develop these skillsets.

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their work involves systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term partnerships and project-based engagements, ensuring high-value solutions for complex challenges. A key aspect of their operations is the use of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and security, preparing large-scale data for AI applications and enhancing the integrity of vital systems.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Parsons secured a $53M contract for the Roads Program in Riyadh, boosting international presence.
  • The joint venture with V2X aims to secure an $8B Antarctica contract, expanding opportunities.
  • AI-driven solutions position Parsons as a leader in innovative infrastructure and security projects.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic growth initiatives.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to geopolitical risks and policy changes.
  • Increased competition from joint ventures like Polar Science Alliance could dilute market share.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operational efficiency and security for clients.
  • Parsons has a long-standing relationship with Caltrans, providing engineering services since 2007.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan