Fire Protection Engineer

Description

At FSB, fire protection engineers work shoulder to shoulder with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, and technical specialists to create solutions that are innovative, coordinated, and buildable.

• Guide project team members through feasibility studies, egress analyses, and fire flow evaluations.
• Coordinate multi-discipline designs and resolve conflicts collaboratively with internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of fire protection system designs including fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, and mass notification systems with minimal supervision.
• Lead code research, prepare code summaries, and apply both prescriptive and performance-based strategies.
• Prepare complete documentation packages including technical specifications, design narratives, and construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Identify opportunities to enhance internal standards, templates, and technical resources.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and informal training to junior staff.
• Interpret and implement complex code scenarios, such as mixed-use occupancies, hazardous materials, and special hazard systems.
• Support construction-phase services including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and issue resolution.
• Perform and review detailed hydraulic and voltage drop calculations to ensure performance and code compliance.

Requirements

Soft Skills

Note, this role can be based in either our Oklahoma City or Tulsa office, with Tulsa preferred.

We’re growing and currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team. This role is ideal for fire protection professionals with 4–6 years of experience who are nearing or have recently obtained PE licensure and are ready to take on more technical leadership, code interpretation, mentoring, and system ownership.

At FSB Architects + Engineers, we believe great design comes from great teams. Whether you’re an engineer building your leadership skills or a seasoned professional shaping major projects, we welcome your expertise and passion.

We’re always on the lookout for engineers who see beyond the expected — professionals who understand how thoughtful fire protection design safeguards people, strengthens communities, and elevates everyday experiences.

• Highly organized and dependable with an ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Confident, professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of NFPA standards, IBC/IFC, and life safety code frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other closely related field.
• Self-motivated, solution-driven, and open to constructive feedback.
• Clear communicator with the ability to convey technical decisions to project managers, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with strong leadership potential.
• 4–6 years of experience in fire protection engineering with strong technical and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex system design and code compliance.
• Experience developing construction documents, narratives, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance