Fire Protection Engineer II

Cromwell Architects Engineers

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Little Rock, AR / Charlotte, NC / Springdale, AR Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Fire Protection Engineer II

Position Purpose

The Fire Protection Engineer designs and implements fire protection alarm and suppression systems to ensure safety and compliance with fire safety regulations in various environments. The Engineer will work closely with architects, engineers and builders to integrate fire protection systems into building designs during the construction phase.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Perform calculations and design fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems
  • Prepare specifications based on design
  • Review design drawings in relation to plans and specifications
  • Analyze potential fire hazards in buildings and new designs providing recommendations
  • Ensure all fire protections systems meet local, state, and federal fire codes and standards.
  • Stay updated on fire safety technologies and techniques, conducting experiments and field tests to evaluate new systems and materials.
  • Meet with owners and understand project requirements.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Travel: 10%, to project sites for surveys and meetings.

Competencies

  • Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teams

Qualifications / Prior Experience

  • Experience in Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including multi-disciplined design teams
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
    • Prolonged period of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer.
    • Exposure to outside elements when on location site.

    About Us

    Cromwell Architects Engineers offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Many of our staff boast long-term careers with the firm – some reaching over 40 years. As a full-service firm there are opportunities to advance within the organization as you pursue your vocation. We strive to place employee passion and personal commitments in a healthy relationship with their work commitments. Our team welcomes you to explore opportunities that will allow you to be part of an organization that prides itself on innovation and dedication, while working together to exceed expectations.
    EOE M/F/D/V

    About this role

    Summary

    Designs fire alarm and suppression systems, reviews plans, analyzes hazards, ensures code compliance, collaborates with teams.

    Job title

    Fire Protection Engineer II

    Experience level

    II

    Industry

    engineering

    Location requirements

    Little Rock, AR / Charlotte, NC / Springdale, AR; remote work not allowed

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    RevitBluebeamMicrosoft Office

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    fire protectionalarm systemssuppression systemsfire safety regulations
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Little Rock, AR, USA

    On-site City

    Charlotte, NC, USA

    On-site City

    Springdale, AR, USA

    On-site City