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Fire Protection Engineer - Memphis
Memphis, TN · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
About the job
Provides fire protection and life safety engineering design, code compliance, construction, and commissioning support for SpaceX launch facilities.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze facility fire and life safety systems; prepare calculations, specifications, and code-compliance documents.
- Assess hazardous materials and support construction, commissioning, code reviews, and contractor shop-drawing reviews.
- Prepare technical reports and develop alternate means and methods to meet code intent.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years’ experience in fire protection systems design and construction and/or fire protection consulting.
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
- Onsite in the Memphis, TN area; willing to travel for project needs, which may require 50% or more travel for extended periods.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer License (P.E., passed the Principles of Engineering exam); NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs.
- Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards; OSHA compliance, FDS software modeling, construction administration, Autodesk Revit, or ability to lead project design teams.
Tools
NFPA Codes & Standards, FDS, Autodesk Revit
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