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Fire Protection Engineer

General Matter · Los Angeles, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $80,000–$180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of General Matter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at General Matter
high
128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
Hiring momentum
156 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As a Fire Protection Engineer at General Matter, you will be responsible for managing the life safety and fire protection program, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Your role will involve designing and assessing fire protection systems, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining documentation for regulatory agencies. This position offers the opportunity to influence safety strategies and work closely with senior management and contractors.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, NFPA codes, and other relevant standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI)
  • Proficiency in fire modeling software and other engineering tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal teams, regulators, and contractors

Nice to have

  • Strong preference for candidates with experience with nuclear, radiological, and/or other higher-hazard industrial facilities
  • Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc.)
  • Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints
  • Experience with major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility fire protection systems
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering design process and/or maintenance of fire protection systems

What you get

  • Base salary range of $80,000–$180,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • The role requires navigating complex regulatory environments, which may involve significant responsibility and pressure
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours, indicating a potential for a traditional work schedule
  • The salary range is broad, and actual compensation may vary significantly based on various factors
  • The position may require extended hours and weekends as necessary

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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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