Senior Fire Protection Engineer I

Merrick is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with at least twelve (12) years of experience in providing fire protection system design services for DOD Government and Commercial Aerospace Facilities for our office in Atlanta, GA.

• Provide fire protection design for DOD Government Facilities, and Commercial Aerospace Facilities; serve as DOR on fire protection designs.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and relates fields.
• Work on multiple projects of major-to-moderate scope with complex features.
• Receives minimal supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Manage all levels of engineers and designers.
• Design Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout.
• Ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.
• Coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.
• Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.

• Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in fire protection design.
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science from an ABET Accredited Program in Fire Protection Engineering OR Mechanical / Electrical degree with experience in fire protection.
• Registered Fire Protection PE is required (Florida preferred)
• Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.
• Position requires the ability to manage other engineers and designers.
• Strong experience interfacing with client contacts.
• Ability to travel 25%
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

• Specific experience in designing fire protection systems for DOD, Commercial Aerospace projects.
• Experience with Building and Life Safety Code analysis.
• Experience with computer-based fire dynamic and evacuation simulation modeling.
• Design/Build experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation and/or Bentley BIM.
• Local candidates preferred. 

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• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.