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Remote Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Amentum

Electrical Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$50/hr

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical ... design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding ...

Pae

Electrical Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$30 - $50/hr

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical ... design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding ...

Mesa Associates Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Motorola

Senior DevOps Engineer (US REMOTE)

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$140K - $170K/yr

We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster ... s Full-Stack Engineer with expertise in IaC (Terraform), Helm, MySQL, Kubernetes, and CI/CD ...

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What is a Remote Fire Protection Engineer job?

A Remote Fire Protection Engineer designs, evaluates, and implements fire protection systems while working remotely. Their responsibilities include code compliance reviews, fire risk assessments, and system design for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. They collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers using digital tools and virtual communication. This role requires knowledge of fire codes (NFPA, IBC) and strong technical skills. Remote work flexibility allows engineers to support projects across different locations without being on-site.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Fire Protection Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, you need a degree in fire protection engineering or a related discipline, a solid understanding of fire codes and standards, and experience with system design and analysis. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, hydraulic calculation software, and relevant certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or NICET are highly valued. Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are crucial in a remote setting. These skills ensure effective design, code compliance, and seamless collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams from a distance.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Remote Fire Protection Engineer and how do remote teams collaborate effectively?

As a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, your daily tasks may include designing fire protection systems, reviewing technical drawings, preparing code compliance reports, and consulting with architects, contractors, or clients via video calls or messaging platforms. You may also perform hydraulic calculations, conduct plan reviews, and provide technical support throughout project phases. Remote teams often collaborate using project management tools, cloud-based file sharing, and regular virtual meetings to ensure cohesive project progress. Effective communication and self-organization are key to maintaining efficiency and quality in a distributed work environment.

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Electrical Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Electrical Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Amentum

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site, Remote

$50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office.
As an Electrical Designer in the Oak Ridge office, you will perform a variety of electrical design functions. This includes development of facility models and construction drawings such as plans, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, interconnection diagrams, elevations and details, schedules and bills of materials. This also includes complete design of lighting systems for buildings and outdoor areas. Lighting design includes fixture selection, model calculations which will determine lighting level for normal and emergency lighting situations. Activities could include assistance with cost estimating and equipment summary for bills of materials.
The greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you. Ready? Let's get to work.
Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in engineering from a certified institution
  • Four (4) or more years of electrical engineering design experience
  • Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
  • Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
  • Short Circuit Analysis experience
  • Working knowledge of the NEC

Preferred Qualifications:
  • DOE experience desired
  • NQA-1 experience desired
  • Lighting calculation experience
  • Familiarity with 3-Dimensional Applications
  • Knowledge of broad range of electrical systems is required, including power system design, substation design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding design and equipment selection
  • Ability to independently produce construction documentation using 2-D and 3-D applications is required
  • Experience in providing construction support or services during construction is required

Work Location:
This position is remote/hybrid work with a preferred for this position to be worked full-time in Oak Ridge, TN. For people within 50 miles of the Oak Ridge, TN office, a hybrid option requiring a person to be in office for minimum of 50% of the week. For people outside of 50 miles, a remote option with quarterly travel to the Oak Ridge, TN office is available. For hybrid and remote work, you are required to provide and work in a secured location as approved by the company within the United States due to the projects that you will be participating in.
Compensation Details:
$30.00 - $50.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/30/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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