Fire Protection Engineer - Los Angeles Area, California

Job Description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to support their US Places Design & Engineering business area in Los Angeles, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in mechanical or fire protection engineering with proven experience in a similar role
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure in the United States is essential
• Extensive experience producing IFC design packages for federal agency facilities
• An advanced technical understanding of fire alarm and suppression systems, smoke control, and other related equipment and technologies
• Deep knowledge of life safety codes
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, etc.
• Strong communication skills related to presentations, project communications, and written documents

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and mentor junior staff to develop construction-ready design packages of drawings and specifications with inter-disciplinary coordination
• Develop budgets, proposals, schedules, project and staffing plans, as well as identify, qualify, and pursue potential clients and project opportunities
• Fluency in design and modeling software that includes Revit, BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Navisworks, etc.
• Skilled in designing fire protection systems in heavy industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and processing facilities
• Travel to project sites for fire protection site surveys, data collection for fire protection studies, and collaboration with client team members

Benefits

• Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.