Fire Protection Designer

Fire Protection Designer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Our office in Chicago, IL is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. Our Fire Protection Designers are responsible for designing building fire protection systems and producing construction documentation for commercial, residential, mixed-use, and institutional projects, including hotels, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, data centers, and educational facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Fire protection system design including wet systems, dry systems, clean agent systems, and other relevant industry system designs.
• Engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection, system layout and coordination.
• Reading and understanding construction documents, floor plans, specifications and equipment details.
• Drawing production and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for plumbing systems.
• Applying knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Writing and editing specifications, reports, narratives and surveys.
• Coordination with external clients.
• Coordination with internal disciplines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with fire protection emphasis, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in fire protection system engineering and design.
• NICET, CFPS certifications, or equivalent recommended.
• Ability to operate AutoCAD and RevitTM BIM software.
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Efficient in MS Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.

Location: Chicago, IL

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.