Fire Protection Engineer

Design Safer Spaces.

Build a Stronger Future.

GPI is seeking a talented and motivated Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about life safety, code compliance, and innovative design solutions that protect people, property, and communities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work on a variety of commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, and public-sector projects, providing fire protection engineering expertise from concept through construction.

At GPI, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact while advancing your career with an employee-owned engineering firm known for excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You'll Do Design fire protection and life safety systems for a diverse range of projects.

Develop engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.

Perform fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and life safety system analyses and designs.

Review projects for compliance with NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and applicable local regulations.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors throughout all phases of project development.

Conduct site visits, field investigations, and system assessments.

Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and responding to contractor questions.

Support project management efforts, including scope development, scheduling, and client communication.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience in fire protection engineering, life safety design, or a closely related field.

Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.

Experience with hydraulic calculations and fire modeling software.

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or related design platforms.

Consulting engineering experience.

Why GPI? Employee-owned company with a shared commitment to success Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunities to work on impactful transportation projects Strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship Recognized as one of ENR's Top 100 Engineering Firms Diverse project portfolio across transportation, infrastructure, and development markets