Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

You'll play a vital role in shaping safer, smarter buildings that protect lives and property. In this hands-on engineering position, you'll design, consult, and lead projects that ensure compliance with building codes and life safety standards, making a lasting impact on the built environment.

You'll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because :

You'll join a firm built on stability and integrity. My client has thrived for 50+ years, maintaining consistent work, even during major economic downturns.

You'll enjoy meaningful variety every day. From hospitals and laboratories to stadiums and top-security projects, no two assignments are alike.

You'll grow in a culture that values learning and collaboration. Work side-by-side with MEP experts, share lessons learned, and mentor emerging engineers in an environment that prizes knowledge over hierarchy.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and execute fire protection and life safety engineering projects for diverse clients and building types.

Provide consulting on International Building Code (IBC) and Life Safety Code® requirements.

Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules from concept through completion.

Develop and review fire protection system designs, specifications, and drawings.

Conduct building code and life safety evaluations for new and existing structures.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to professional development initiatives.

Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams for integrated design solutions.

Prepare clear, technically sound reports and documentation.

Support client presentations and represent the firm at project meetings.

Participate in light travel for site visits and coordination.

What You'll Bring to the Job

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.

Minimum of six years of experience in fire protection and life safety consulting.

Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES eligibility for multi-state registration.

Experience with project management and cost control in a consulting engineering environment.

Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below :

401(k) :  50% match up to 4% plus annual profit sharing.

Medical :  100% employer-paid medical coverage, including family plans, plus HSA contributions.

Insurance :  Company-provided long-term, short-term, and life insurance.

Professional Growth :  Paid memberships (ASME, NFPA), continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.

Relocation Assistance :  Up to $2,500 reimbursed, no repayment required unless leaving within two years.

Paid Time Off :  15 days PTO from day one, with additional weeks at years 5 and 7.

Job Security :  No layoffs in over 15 years; stable backlog of 100+ active projects.