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Job Description Job Description Elevate your Fire Protection Engineering career at Holmes US!Are you a Fire Protection Engineer with a few years of experience ready to step into a role where your expertise truly drives outcomes? We're looking for FPEs to join our team and take ownership of high-impact work from day one.Who We Are: We're Holmes US - an international design firm where engineering meets innovation! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for pushing boundaries and asking "why not?" when others say "impossible."Your Role as a Fire Protection Engineer:Lead complex Performance Based Fire Engineering analysis and design from start to finishDirect fire and smoke modelling using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar toolsLead occupant evacuation modelling using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and advanced spreadsheet methodsApply deep engineering judgement to assess structural systems exposed to fireAuthor and QC high-quality engineering reports and deliver innovative, defensible solutionsManage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical point of contactCoordinate with consultants and enforcing agencies to navigate complex regulatory environmentsLead audits of existing buildings for fire safety complianceMentor and review the work of junior engineers and EITs, helping grow the next generationDevelop fee proposals and lead scope negotiations for complex projectsContribute to business development and marketing initiativesMaybe even pick up some Māori words from our Kiwi colleagues!You'll Thrive Here If You Have:B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline (M.S. preferred)4+ years of experience in a fire safety consultancy or related fieldActive PE licensureExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management and problem-solving capabilitiesProficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling toolsA collaborative, team-player mindset ready to help othersWhy You'll Love It Here:Learning & GrowthStep into a role with genuine autonomy and project ownershipGlobal knowledge sharing opportunities across the Pacific RimClear career progression path toward senior rolesReal World ImpactLead complex, high-profile projects across diverse building typesApply cutting-edge fire engineering to protect real communitiesContribute to life safety and sustainable designThe Good StuffFlexible hybrid work environmentComprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!)Genuine work-life balanceCollaborative, supportive cultureRegular team events and activitiesBenefits Offered:Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plansFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcareHealth Savings AccountPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service timePaid HolidaysPre-Tax Commuter Transit401(k) retirement savings with Company contributionCompany sponsored eventsDiversity / Inclusion programs and initiativesCompensation: Estimated at $86,500 - $112,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there!If you're ready to bring your experience to a team that will actually put it to use - and challenge you to grow even further - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us write the next chapter of engineering excellence! ️#LI-hybridPowered by JazzHR2jferhYmmM