Fire Rover, LLC is a technology company that utilizes state-of-the art digital thermography to remotely identify, analyze and suppress fires in high risk environments. The company’s innovative hardware and service solution is patent protected and was recently awarded the Edison Innovation Award. All our systems are custom engineered to meet the needs of each application and the hardware is designed and manufactured in our Farmington Hills, Michigan facility. If you would enjoy using your skills to enable technology to protect employees, facilities and the environment, then a career at Fire Rover for you! For more information on Fire Rover please visit our website: www.firerover.com.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to design, evaluate, and optimize fire protection systems while supporting our product development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of our solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyze fire protection systems, including detection, suppression, and alarm systems
- Conduct fire risk assessments and provide engineering recommendations for various applications
- Support product development by applying fire protection engineering principles to new technologies
- Review and interpret fire codes, standards, and regulations (NFPA, IBC, local codes)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, and sales teams
- Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and engineering reports
- Provide technical support to customers and assist with system installations and commissioning
- Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging fire protection technologies
- Participate in testing and validation of fire detection and protection systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in fire protection engineering (or recent graduates with strong internship experience)
- Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, particularly NFPA 72, NFPA 13, and NFPA 101 NICET
- Understanding of fire detection technologies and suppression systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with engineering software and technical documentation
- A willingness to travel within North America
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with fire detection systems in commercial, industrial, or agricultural environments
- Familiarity with emerging technologies in fire safety and prevention
- Experience working in a startup or small company environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing technology company
- Collaborative, innovative work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- 401(k) with company contributions
This is a full time, in office position. Monday - Friday at our Farmington Hills, MI location.
Ideal candidate may have previously worked as:
Project Manager – Project Management – Construction Project Manager – Construction Manager – Fire Sprinkler Manager – Fire Sprinkler Project Management – Fire Protection Manager – Manufacturing - Fire Protection - Fire Protection Construction Management - Fire System Designer - Fire System Engineer
Fire Rover, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offers a competitive salary for the position, commensurate with experience. In addition, Fire Rover, LLC offers a full health and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. if interested, qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Human Resources Fire Rover, LLC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
