Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Greer, South Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: April 22, 2026
Job ID: 646737
Job Description
A Fire Protection Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection.
- 5-10 years of experience in fire protection engineering design and consulting.
- Proficiency in fire protection software such as Revit and fire modeling tools (e.g., FDS).
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 72, 101).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Design and specify fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, clean agent systems, and smoke control systems.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and fire modeling to support system design.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and local building/fire codes.
- Conduct fire hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Review architectural and engineering plans for fire protection adequacy.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
- Support construction administration including submittal reviews, site inspections, and commissioning.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and code compliance narratives.
- Participate in fire investigations and forensic engineering as needed.
- Ability to travel to project sites for inspections and meetings.
- Comfortable working in industrial and commercial environments, including elevated platforms and confined spaces.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries--giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
