Remote Fire Engineer for California Professionals – Design Critical Fire Safety Systems from Home

Join a leading safety technology firm as a Remote Fire Engineer and protect lives and property from the comfort of your own workspace. You’ll collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, developers, and consultants to create cutting‑edge fire detection, suppression, and evacuation solutions that meet the most stringent national and state codes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate fire protection system designs for commercial, residential, and industrial projects using industry‑standard software (AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, and specialized fire modeling tools).
• Perform hazard assessments, risk analyses, and thermal modeling to ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, and local building codes.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities to integrate fire safety strategies into building designs.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, calculation sheets, and as‑built documentation for project submittals.
• Support the product development team by providing technical input for new fire safety products and updating existing system specifications.

Who You Are

You bring a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, plus a minimum of 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in fire protection design or consulting. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire modeling software is essential, as is a solid understanding of NFPA standards and building codes. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment are critical.

Salary Range

$45,000 – $65,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience and expertise.

Benefits & Perks

• Full remote work arrangement with no office commute.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Annual professional development stipend for certifications, conferences, and software training.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones across California.
• Monthly home‑office stipend to cover internet, equipment, and utilities.
• Access to a collaborative virtual workspace with cutting‑edge engineering tools.

Career Growth

This role offers a clear pathway to senior engineering positions, project leadership, and specialized product development. You’ll have the opportunity to author whitepapers, present at industry webinars, and influence national safety standards from a remote setting.

Why Join Us?

Our distributed team thrives on innovation, continuous learning, and a shared mission to make buildings safer for everyone. By working remotely, you’ll enjoy a better work‑life balance while delivering impactful solutions that protect communities across California and beyond.

Ready to apply your fire protection expertise in a flexible, forward‑thinking environment? This is your chance to shape the future of fire safety from the comfort of home.