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Building Talent, LLC

Fire Protection Engineer Building Systems Life Safety

Building Talent, LLC, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Fire Protection Engineer — Building Systems & Life Safety San Jose, CA | On-site only | Full-time

Salary:

$85,000 – $130,000 base (plus potential commission, DOE)

Design fire and life safety systems that protect people and power performance.

An integrated building systems consultancy is seeking Fire Protection Engineers at mid and senior levels. You’ll take a lead role in designing fire protection systems and ensuring code compliance for high-performance facilities — from labs and cleanrooms to campuses, R&D, and institutional spaces. This is a collaborative environment where fire protection sits side by side with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.

Why join

Drive system design on complex, high-impact projects

Be part of a multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge daily

Build leadership experience while supporting mentorship and licensure

What you’ll do

Develop fire protection layouts, specifications, and construction documents

Perform hazard analyses and code compliance reviews

Coordinate with other engineering groups to deliver integrated designs

Manage project scopes, schedules, and quality standardsMentor junior staff and contribute to team training sessions

Stay current with NFPA, IBC, and local codes

What you bring

5–10+ years in fire protection consulting

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related field)

PE license preferred (required for senior-level roles)

Experience with fire alarm, suppression, and sprinkler systems

Strong communication skills and cross-discipline coordination ability

NCEES profile a plus for multi-state collaboration

This role is fully on-site in San Jose, CA.

Remote or hybrid options are not available. Candidates must already live in, or be relocating to, the Bay Area.

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