Fire Protection Engineer I

We are seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineer I to join our growing team and contribute to the design and coordination of fire protection and life safety systems for a variety of project types.

This role is ideal for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while working alongside experienced Fire Protection Engineers and multidisciplinary design teams in a collaborative environment.

The Fire Protection Engineer I will assist in developing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, underground piping, and life safety system designs while gaining hands-on experience with code analysis, hydraulic calculations, construction documentation, and project coordination.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, eager to solve technical challenges, and proficient with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, HydraCad, or AutoSPRINK.

This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and advancement while working on impactful and technically engaging projects.

About HFA - Employee Owned.

People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment.

Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do.

This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients.

This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule.

We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities:


* Engineer will work with Fire Protection Engineer and/or Fire Protection Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.


* Engineer has the ability to lead a small client/client team (1-2 staff), small projects, or portions of a large project utilizing their experience and education in Fire Protection and/or Fire alarm systems, controls, and knowledge of national standards


* Engineer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, i...