Holmes US is an international design firm known for pushing boundaries in engineering and innovation. They are seeking passionate EIT Fire Protection Engineers to perform complex analyses and design solutions for fire safety, ensuring compliance and contributing to diverse projects that make a real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary design and complex analysis for Performance Based Fire Engineering
- Model fire and smoke behaviour using Fire Dynamics Simulator (NIST) and similar tools
- Model occupant evacuation using Pathfinder, Evacnet, and spreadsheet calculations
- Assess structural systems exposed to fire through computational methods
- Write independent engineering reports and develop creative engineered solutions
- Audit existing buildings for fire safety compliance
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and enforcing agencies on fire safety aspects
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and fee proposals for complex projects
Skills
- B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 1 internship in a fire safety role, 1-2 years full-time experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and fire modelling tools
- A collaborative, team-player mindset
Benefits
- Hybrid work model (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
- Personalized mentorship program
- Interactive technical training via Holmes University
- Access to specialized material committees
- Global knowledge sharing opportunities
- Clear career progression path
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, supportive culture
- Regular team events and activities
Company Overview
Holmes US is an interdisciplinary engineering firm with offices in Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://holmesstructures.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Holmes US has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.