Job Description

Job Description

🔥 Fire Protection / Mechanical Engineer

📍 Fort Collins, Colorado (Onsite)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll design and develop innovative fire protection and plumbing systems for complex building projects, including healthcare facilities. You’ll play a key part in ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across all project phases, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design fire protection and plumbing systems, including sprinkler layouts, fire pump sizing, ductwork, sanitary and domestic water systems, and medical gas layouts.
• Perform hydraulic and mechanical calculations, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, and equipment selection.
• Prepare detailed construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field verifications.
• Coordinate design efforts with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on select projects and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA, ASHRAE, IBC, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and related design tools to produce high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Experience: Minimum 8 years as a licensed Professional Engineer , with experience in healthcare projects required.
• Technical Skills: Revit, AutoCAD MEP, MS Office Suite, Trane TOPSS, and Trace 3D.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Active PE license (licensed in at least one U.S. state).
• NCEES registration preferred.
• Certified Plumbing Designer, LEED, or Green Globes credentials are a plus.
• Travel: Up to 20%, depending on project needs.

Why Join Us:

We believe our people are our greatest strength. Along with a collaborative and supportive work culture, we offer:

• Competitive, generous salary package.
• Up to five weeks of vacation, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution.
• Free short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance.
• HSA & FSA options available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday.
• Professional license bonuses and education reimbursement with pre-approval.
• Employee Assistance Program and continued growth opportunities.

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