Job description
The Fire Protection Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on designing fire protection and alarm systems for life sciences projects. Located in Conshohocken, PA, this position is part of a diverse team dedicated to innovative solutions that enhance client operations. The engineer will ensure compliance with building and fire codes while meeting safety standards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact the future of the industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months of hire preferred.
- 4+ years of technical experience in fire protection engineering or a consulting role involving fire protection and fire alarm systems for industrial facilities.
- Working knowledge of building and fire codes, and NFPA and FM design standards.
- Understanding or applied use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Revit/Revit MEP.
Responsibilities
- Design the fire protection and fire alarm scope on projects.
- Ensure building and fire code compliance and client and insurer safety standards are met.
- Collaborate with diverse multi-discipline teams to share knowledge and learn.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
- Communicate technical subjects clearly amongst peers, clients, and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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