Junior Fire Protection Engineer - Federal

Industry

Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You'll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.

As a Junior Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets with our Cities & Places business, in many different regions locally, nationally, and around the world.

You'll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we'll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Type of Work:

• Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required
• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders
• Perform high level tasks under general supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
• Perform designs for fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of ICC, NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and Change Orders

Here's what you'll need

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or anything related
• At least 2 years' Fire Protection design experience
• Overseas & US based travel may be required
• Proficiency in REVIT

Ideally, you'll also have

• Previous DoD experience, basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and other Government requirements
• Design Build experience and DBIA certification
• Clearance or ability to secure a clearance
• EIT Certificate, having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

78,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

137,500.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $78,600.00 to $137,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

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