Fire Protection Engineer - 3+ Yrs Exp Req

Fire Rover, LLC • Full-time • Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States • $100,000 - $120,000 / year • 3m ago

Fire Rover, LLC is a technology company that utilizes state-of-the art digital thermography to remotely identify, analyze and suppress fires in high risk environments. The company’s innovative hardware and service solution is patent protected and was recently awarded the Edison Innovation Award. All our systems are custom engineered to meet the needs of each application and the hardware is designed and manufactured in our Farmington Hills, Michigan facility. If you would enjoy using your skills to enable technology to protect employees, facilities and the environment, then a career at Fire Rover for you! For more information on Fire Rover please visit our website: www.firerover.com.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to design, evaluate, and optimize fire protection systems while supporting our product development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of our solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and analyze fire protection systems, including detection, suppression, and alarm systems
Conduct fire risk assessments and provide engineering recommendations for various applications
Support product development by applying fire protection engineering principles to new technologies
Review and interpret fire codes, standards, and regulations (NFPA, IBC, local codes)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and sales teams
Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and engineering reports
Provide technical support to customers and assist with system installations and commissioning
Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging fire protection technologies
Participate in testing and validation of fire detection and protection systems

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in fire protection engineering (or recent graduates with strong internship experience)
Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, particularly NFPA 72, NFPA 13, and NFPA 101 NICET
Understanding of fire detection technologies and suppression systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with engineering software and technical documentation
A willingness to travel within North America

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with fire detection systems in commercial, industrial, or agricultural environments
Familiarity with emerging technologies in fire safety and prevention
Experience working in a startup or small company environment

What We Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing technology company
Collaborative, innovative work environment
Professional development and growth opportunities
401(k) with company contributions

This is a full time, in office position. Monday - Friday at our Farmington Hills, MI location.

Ideal candidate may have previously worked as:

Project Manager – Project Management – Construction Project Manager – Construction Manager – Fire Sprinkler Manager – Fire Sprinkler Project Management – Fire Protection Manager – Manufacturing - Fire Protection - Fire Protection Construction Management - Fire System Designer - Fire System Engineer

Fire Rover, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offers a competitive salary for the position, commensurate with experience. In addition, Fire Rover, LLC offers a full health and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. if interested, qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Human Resources Fire Rover, LLC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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