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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection

Ramboll
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $140,000/yr($120,000/yr$140,000/yr)

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Company Description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Fire Protection

Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Solutions for Industry Division of Ramboll

Charlotte, NC

Join our Manufacturing Division as our new Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Solutions for Industry Division of Ramboll and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job Description

Your new role

As our new Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Division of Ramboll. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Develop designs for fire suppression, detection, and signaling systems in accordance with applicable governing codes and standards and industry best practices for industrial facilities.
  • Develop performance based design specifications utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, coordination with authorities having jurisdiction, and other resources as required for the specific application.
  • Participate in up-front conceptual design studies with the development of fire suppression design criteria, specifications, preliminary layouts, and code reviews.
  • Develop performance based fire suppression and detection specifications for unique and hazardous occupancies often found in manufacturing facilities.
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve fully integrated designs between life safety, building services, and industrial processes as required to comply with all applicable codes and standards.
  • Participate in post design activities including review shop drawings, permitting assistance, and construction support.
  • Evaluate fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems in existing buildings.
  • Assist with development of hazardous materials assessments for storage and processing facilities.
  • Develop written technical reports detailing fire protection related code summaries, design basis, project implications, and other technical recommendations to support project work.
  • Participate in project meetings during all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual study to construction assistance record drawing creation.

 

Qualifications

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in specification and design of fire protection systems
  • Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, and International Building Code
  • Licensure as a Professional Fire Protection Engineer is required.
  • Ability to foster a creative engineering environment
  • Strong communication skills, (both in written and verbal)
  • Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred

Additional Information

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Ready to join us? 

​Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions

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