Fire Protection Sales Engineer

The Fire Protection Sales Professional will be responsible for developing design-build opportunities, preparing estimates and proposals, reviewing construction documents, and maintaining strong relationships with owners, contractors, and end users. This position combines technical sales, estimating, project involvement, and customer relationship management throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, and key decision-makers
• Identify customer needs and create customized fire protection solutions
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules
• Complete detailed take-offs, estimates, and proposal packages
• Perform hazard analysis and value engineering for design-build projects
• Manage and maintain a healthy proposal and bid backlog

  Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in fire protection, construction, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or a related industry
  • Experience with estimating, bidding, take-offs, and proposal preparation
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Knowledge of design-build project environments
  • Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with AutoSPRINK or Hydrotech software
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • NICET Water-Based Layout certification
  • Experience with hydraulic calculations and system layouts
  • Special hazards, foam, or clean agent system experience
  • Background serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients
  • Base salary: $80,000 - $100,000/year depending on experience and technical background
  • Commission structure with earnings typically ranging from 25% to 50% of base salary annually
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • PTO starting at 15 days plus paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for business travel
  • Career growth opportunities within a large national organization
  • Team-focused culture with employee events and recognition programs

  What Success Looks Like

  Successful candidates are highly organized, technically capable, customer-focused, and dependable. They enjoy working as part of a team, consistently deliver accurate estimates and proposals, and take ownership of projects from opportunity development through completion. The ideal individual is driven, collaborative, and committed to building long-term customer relationships while contributing to overall team success.