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Job Description Job Description Grow Your Fire Engineering Career at Holmes US!Are you a newer professional with some experience ready to make your mark in fire protection engineering? We're seeking passionate EIT Fire Protection Engineers, what we call Fire Safety Specialists, to join our innovative team and start an exciting journey in keeping communities safe and buildings smart!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 Journey as a Fire Safety Specialist:Perform preliminary design and complex analysis for Performance Based Fire EngineeringModel fire and smoke behaviour using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar toolsModel occupant evacuation using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and spreadsheet calculationsAssess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methodsWrite independent engineering reports and develop creative engineered solutionsAudit existing buildings for fire safety complianceCoordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspectsContribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projectsMaybe 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 disciplineMinimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role, 1-2 years full-time experience preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management and problem-solving capabilitiesProficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling toolsA collaborative, team-player mindsetWhy You'll Love It Here:Learning & GrowthPersonalized mentorship programInteractive technical training via Holmes UniversityAccess to specialized material committeesGlobal knowledge sharing opportunitiesClear career progression pathReal World ImpactWork on exciting, diverse projects across building types and scalesApply cutting-edge fire engineering to real communitiesContribute to life safety and sustainable designMake a genuine difference - people's safety is your workThe Good StuffFlexible hybrid work environmentComprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!)Genuine work-life balanceCollaborative, supportive cultureRegular team events and activitiesBenefits Offered: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 $82,000 - $91,500+ 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!Ready to join a team that believes in pushing boundaries and having fun while doing it? Apply now at and be part of our next chapter of engineering excellence! ️P.S. - Did we mention we have great snacks in the office? Because we totally do.#LI-hybridPowered by JazzHR7HSudrewFu