Fire Systems Engineer (Contingency)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering, logistics, defense, federal civilian, and space exploration solutions for complex mission-critical environments.

What you will do

• Design fire alarm, fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems for new and existing facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and system layouts.
• Review construction documents for compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, local codes, and client requirements.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, hazard analyses, system evaluations, and failure investigations.
• Support commissioning, testing, inspections, acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining technical and compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, maintaining, or managing fire protection and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101.
• Experience with fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and detection system design and operation.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain licensure.
• NICET certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, data center, healthcare, or other mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with performance-based fire protection design and fire modeling software.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment contingent upon award of the contract.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule may be available.
• Professional training and development support.
• People First and Zero Harm culture focused on collaboration and safe operations.