Jacobs · 21 hours ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $207K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company dedicated to solving the world's critical problems through innovative engineering solutions. As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you will work with a team of experienced professionals to design and execute fire protection systems for various building projects across multiple markets.
ConstructionCyber SecurityIndustrialReal EstateConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems
Designing special hazards suppression systems
Calculating fire pumps
Developing fire alarm and mass notification systems
Conducting building/life safety codes analysis
Providing support to teams on critical projects
Fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion
Collaborating with diverse teams on challenging projects
Utilizing relevant computer-assisted engineering software
Collecting data for fire protection engineering projects
Working alongside professional engineers and designers
Gaining exposure to project coordination
Encouraging creativity and fresh ideas from team members
Traveling to job sites around the world as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or anything related
At least 10 years of related experience
United States Citizenship
Preferred
Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world (estimate around 10-15% travel)
Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2026-02-03
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