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AECOM is seeking a motivated Fire Protection Engineer to be located in Orange, California.

Entry-level fire protection engineers play a key role in supporting the design, testing, and inspection of fire protection and life safety systems. Assist in creating designs, performing calculations, and conducting analysis for a multitude of projects. Use computer software to address engineering problems and ensure all work aligns with project scope, budget, and schedule.

This position is expected to begin in October 2024

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special suppression systems, and more.
• Develop life safety code compliance plans.
• Assist in the development of permit documents.
• Develop your engineering expertise by learning and applying fire protection principles, design techniques, and industry standards.
• Assist in the engineering design process under the supervision of a senior engineer, ensuring that designs meet project requirements and safety codes.
• Prepare designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the guidance of an experienced engineer.
• Employ computer software tools to solve basic engineering problems and support the design and analysis of fire protection systems.
• Perform tasks in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule, ensuring project milestones are met while working under supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or higher focusing on Fire Protection engineering, or a related discipline.
• Due to the nature of this work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of fire protection systems, safety codes, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CAD software and fire protection engineering tools is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in fire protection engineering.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.