Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer

Coral Gables, FL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 13, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

At SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company, life safety is the one and only driver. We are a team of consultants, engineers, and designers, and construction professionals dedicated to life safety and fire protection in the built environment. SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

This role is specifically within the SLS division of SOCOTEC. SLS/SOCOTEC is seeking curious, dependable, and proactive learners focused on continuous improvement to join our team. We're looking for someone with a strong background in the design or inspection of mechanical systems and life safety systems such as fire alarm, fire protection and smoke control for Florida buildings. Experience in commissioning and field inspections of buildings systems is a plus.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Consult on project specific requirements and basis of design documents
  • Review HVAC design documentation including drawings, specifications, and controls sequences
  • Review Smoke control approaches
  • Perform submittal reviews
  • Document and maintain well written reports on project related activities 
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams
  • Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
  • Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion
  • Present project related technical information to clients and design teams
  • Occasional presentation of white papercase studies to in-house technical teams
  • Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
  • Maintain established utilization levels
  • Support junior technicians or entry level staff
  • Field verify life safety systems is installed as per the drawings and specifications
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering is preferred  
  • At least 5+ years of industry experience 
  • Licensed PE in the state of Florida is preferred but not required. 

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Design and inspect mechanical and fire safety systems in buildings, ensuring compliance and safety.

Job title

Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Coral Gables, FL, US; onsite work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical systemsfire alarmsmoke controlfield inspectionsdesign review

Preferred skills

commissioninglife safety systemsfield inspectionsdesign documentation

Specializations

mechanical systemsfire protectionfire alarmsmoke control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Coral Gables, FL, USA

On-site City