Fire Safety Engineer
Location
California, USA
Level
Applications Engineer
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$90 - $125 an hour
Job Description
Posted on:
December 16, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fire Engineer to join our innovative engineering firm. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fire science and fire modeling. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our client's operations through advanced engineering techniques and systems integration.
Pay: $90.00 - $125.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Torrance, CA 90501
Responsibilities
Duties
- Design, develop, and implement fire safety systems within a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo to create detailed schematics and layouts for fire suppression and safety equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate fire detection and suppression systems.
- UL 9540A thermal runaway fire propagation analysis.
- Explosion risk evaluation (VCE hazard)
- Conduct root cause analysis of fire-related incidents or system failures to identify underlying issues and develop corrective actions.
- Integrate robotics, vision inspection systems, and industrial equipment into safety protocols to enhance operational safety measures.
- Collaborate with process engineers to optimize manufacturing workflows, incorporating lean manufacturing principles for efficiency improvements.
- Oversee fabrication, tooling, and assembly line modifications related to fire safety components.
- Deflagration venting evaluation (e.g., Tesla sparkers and vents).
- Ensure all fire safety systems meet ISO 9001 standards and adhere to industry best practices for continuous improvement.
- Code compliance with 2022 CFC §1207, NFPA 855, and relevant UL standards.
- Develop detailed schematics and technical documentation for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in project scheduling, planning, and coordination activities to ensure timely completion of safety upgrades or new installations.
- Firefighting strategy development and first responder recommendations.
Job Requirements
Duties
- Design, develop, and implement fire safety systems within a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Creo to create detailed schematics and layouts for fire suppression and safety equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate fire detection and suppression systems.
- UL 9540A thermal runaway fire propagation analysis.
- Explosion risk evaluation (VCE hazard)
- Conduct root cause analysis of fire-related incidents or system failures to identify underlying issues and develop corrective actions.
- Integrate robotics, vision inspection systems, and industrial equipment into safety protocols to enhance operational safety measures.
- Collaborate with process engineers to optimize manufacturing workflows, incorporating lean manufacturing principles for efficiency improvements.
- Oversee fabrication, tooling, and assembly line modifications related to fire safety components.
- Deflagration venting evaluation (e.g., Tesla sparkers and vents).
- Ensure all fire safety systems meet ISO 9001 standards and adhere to industry best practices for continuous improvement.
- Code compliance with 2022 CFC §1207, NFPA 855, and relevant UL standards.
- Develop detailed schematics and technical documentation for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in project scheduling, planning, and coordination activities to ensure timely completion of safety upgrades or new installations.
- Firefighting strategy development and first responder recommendations.
