Overview:

We're looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer who wants to do more than great technical work - someone who wants to build something. Operating within a seller-doer model, this position combines hands-on fire protection consulting with active business development responsibility, with the long-term goal of establishing a regional presence, growing a client base, and eventually building and leading a local team.

This is a remote-first position open to candidates across the Eastern US particularly in Florida, Massachusetts, the greater Washington D.C. area, Ohio, and other high-growth locations. Travel to client sites is expected as part of the role.

This role focuses exclusively on non-nuclear fire protection - including sprinkler design, fire alarm systems, smoke control, code consulting, and special hazard suppression - across a broad mix of commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, battery storage, and government project types.

If you're a technically strong engineer who also wants to own a market, develop client relationships, and have a real stake in regional growth, this role was designed for you.

Responsibilities:

- Lead regional business development efforts (~40% of role), including cultivating and expanding client relationships, presenting to prospective clients, contributing to proposals, and executing on a regional growth strategy

- Design and oversee fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and special hazard suppression systems across a wide range of building types and industries

- Perform 3D hydraulic modeling, fire modeling, evacuation analysis, and dust/flammable gas explosion hazard analysis using industry-standard software (such as AutoSprink, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit)

- Conduct building fire safety due diligence surveys, provide NFPA and ICC code consulting, and support construction administration on active project sites

- Manage project workload independently, contribute to proposals and marketing initiatives, and mentor junior engineering staff as the team grows

- Develop and present a regional business development plan as part of the onboarding and interview process, outlining target markets, existing relationships, and a ramp-up strategy

Requirements:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related engineering field required

- Minimum 5 years of experience with a degree required; 10+ years strongly preferred

- Demonstrated expertise in fire protection system design including sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke control, and special hazard suppression systems, along with solid working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards

- Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships, an existing professional network in the fire protection or broader AEC/MEP space, and a credible path to generating new business in a regional market

- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, including written proposals, client presentations, and internal coordination

- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage your own workload, and operate comfortably with some ambiguity in a growth-stage market

- Comfort working on active job and construction sites of all types, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable personal transportation required

- Familiarity with AutoSprink, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent hydraulic calculation software is a plus

- PE licensure strongly preferred

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Industry:

Non-Nuclear Fire Protection Engineering Consulting (Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Data Center, Government)

Location:

Remote-first; Framingham, MA (headquarters); open to Eastern US candidates

Employment Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

$175,000–$215,000 per year; target ~$180K; 6% annual bonus; open to commission-based structure for BD performance

Min Years Experience:

Minimum 5 years of fire protection engineering experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead regional business development efforts (~40% of role), cultivating and expanding client relationships, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to proposals

- Design and oversee fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and special hazard suppression systems

- Perform 3D hydraulic modeling, fire modeling, evacuation analysis, and dust/flammable gas explosion hazard analysis

- Conduct building fire safety due diligence surveys and provide NFPA and ICC code consulting

- Support construction administration on active project sites

- Manage project workload independently and contribute to proposals and marketing initiatives

- Mentor junior engineering staff as the team grows

- Develop and present a regional business development plan as part of the interview process

Licenses & Certifications:

- PE licensure strongly preferred

Education Level:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related engineering field required

Tools Experience:

- AutoSprink

- Bluebeam

- AutoCAD

- Revit

- 3D hydraulic modeling software

- Fire modeling software

- Evacuation analysis software

- Dust and flammable gas explosion hazard dispersion and blast wave analysis software

Area Experience:

Eastern US preferred; particularly Florida, Massachusetts, greater Washington D.C. area, Ohio; Boston area ideal but not required; Midwest to East Coast preference; California candidates considered

Shift Requirements:

Weekdays 9–5 with occasional weekend site visits; travel to client sites expected

Start Timeline:

ASAP; process designed to move quickly

Job Specific Requirements:

- Must lift up to 50 lbs

- Comfortable working on active job and construction sites of all types

- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage and travel expenses reimbursed

- Travel to client sites expected

- Must submit written business plan prior to final interview

- Must present business plan in-person to VP Tom Jutris

- Must demonstrate operational or P&L experience

- Must have existing professional network or book of business in fire protection or AEC/MEP space

Language:

English

Attendance:

Must manage own workload independently in a remote environment; reliable and self-directed

Trainability:

First month remote to learn systems; week-long in-person visit to Framingham or Raleigh office for training; guidance available from existing team

Punctuality:

Standard weekday schedule 9–5; must meet client and project deadlines

Focus:

Must work independently in remote environment, manage own workload, and operate comfortably with ambiguity; comfortable on active construction sites

Teamwork:

Collaborative team culture; expected to mentor junior staff; works independently and as a team player; may delegate tasks to interns

Communication:

Strong written and verbal communication required across technical and non-technical audiences; includes proposals, client presentations, and internal coordination

Client Interaction:

High; ~40% of role is business development including cultivating client relationships, presenting to prospective clients, and executing regional growth strategy; existing network or book of business required

Pay: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Framingham, MA 01701

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