Fire Protection Engineer

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a wide range of project types. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. This role involves both technical design and strategic consulting to support code compliance, performance-based solutions, and client objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems for new and existing facilities
• Develop and review life safety plans and fire protection engineering deliverables
• Provide life safety and building code consulting services
• Analyze smoke management systems, means of egress, and fire hazards
• Develop site fire protection features and fire department access plans
• Perform alternative means of compliance (AMOC) studies and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses
• Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives
• Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams
• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection–related computational tools
• Experience working with adopted building codes and government standards (DoD, VA, GSA)
• Thorough understanding of ICC and NFPA codes and standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as project needs require

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or actively working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.

Prior experience in healthcare, mission-critical, and/or semiconductor markets is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.