Fire Safety Subject Matter Experts   – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE*

Fire Safety Subject Matter Experts – Aviation & Infrastructure – PA/MD/NJ/DE - Fire Protection SME - Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems SME Pennsylvania | Maryland | New Jersey |Delaware Full-Time | On-Site | PA/MD/NJ/DE Why CMTS? Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide. We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver. About Your Role Fire Protection SME Provides technical leadership for the planning, design, review, and commissioning of fire protection systems for airport facilities, including terminals, concourses, baggage handling facilities, maintenance buildings, and support infrastructure. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes, aviation requirements, and airport operational needs. Provides expertise in fire suppression systems, fire water distribution networks, special hazard protection systems, fire risk assessments, and emergency response considerations throughout all phases of project delivery. Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems SME Serves as the technical authority for the planning, design, integration, testing, and commissioning of airport fire alarm and life safety systems. Responsible for ensuring compliance with fire codes, life safety requirements, emergency communication standards, and airport operational needs. Provides expertise in fire detection, mass notification systems, emergency voice communications, smoke control interfaces, and system integration with airport operations and security systems to support occupant safety, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Education Requirements - Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with 10 years of experience or - 20 years of experience working with Fire Protection SME or Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems SME What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done Fire Protection SME - Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred. - Minimum 10–15 years of experience in fire protection system design, review, and commissioning for large-scale facilities, preferably airports or transportation infrastructure. - Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, including fire suppression, fire alarm interfaces, and life safety requirements. - Experience with fire suppression systems including wet/dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, foam systems, and special hazard systems. - Expertise in smoke control systems, pressurization systems, and building life safety integration strategies. - Experience performing hazard analysis, fire risk assessments, and code compliance evaluations. - Knowledge of integrated life safety systems and their coordination with mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems. - Experience supporting design reviews, submittal reviews, and construction administration for complex facilities. - Proven experience in system testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness activities. - NICET certifications in Water-Based Systems Layout or Fire Alarm Systems preferred. - Airport terminal or other large, complex facility experience strongly preferred. - Strong communication skills with ability to coordinate across designers, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and airport stakeholders. Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems SME - Minimum 10–15 years of experience in fire alarm, mass notification, and life safety system des…