Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Multiple U.S. Locations

Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Multiple U.S. Locations

IMEG is hiring a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support moderate to complex building projects across multiple U.S. locations, including Des Moines, IA; Louisville, KY; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Raleigh, NC; Rochester, NY; Seattle, WA; and Richmond, VA. In this role, you will lead fire protection design efforts, provide project direction, develop engineering solutions, and oversee implementation for a variety of building systems. You will also collaborate with engineers, consultants, and clients, while supporting project budgets, mentoring team members, and helping drive successful project outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems for building projects
• Develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations in accordance with applicable codes and IMEG standards
• Perform site assessments and produce technical analyses and reports
• Partner with clients to gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain strong client relationships
• Conduct in-process design reviews and apply IMEG quality control processes to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Provide technical training/mentoring and assist with resolution of field issues (with limited support from senior staff)
• Stay current on industry trends and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG
• Prioritize safety and identify/mitigate potential risks associated with fire protection system designs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, architecture, and project management) to deliver integrated solutions
• Participate in project interviews and project presentations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Fire Protection Engineering required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Fire Protection Engineering required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Advanced proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency in principles of thermodynamics, fire dynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to fire protection systems design in fire alarm, fire suppression, and smoke control systems for buildings
• Strong training, mentoring and leadership skills
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including fire dynamics simulation, hydraulic simulation, and intelligibility software
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

You’ll help deliver code-compliant fire protection solutions that safeguard buildings and occupants.

Fire Protection Team Highlights

• IMEG offers full-service fire protection engineering, designing active and passive fire suppression systems to safeguard buildings and occupants.
• The team designs automatic sprinkler systems, clean agent and specialty suppression, fire pump installations, standpipes, and fire alarm/detection systems in coordination with other disciplines.
• Fire protection designs are developed to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes a