Fire Protection Design Engineer - Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer / Designer Manager for their Toronto office. This role is ideal for a skilled fire protection professional looking to take on a leadership position. The successful candidate will lead design initiatives, mentor technical staff, and manage diverse projects.

This opportunity emphasizes technical excellence, career growth, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire protection consulting/design within the building construction industry.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with relevant fire/life safety codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of fire protection systems.
• Manage projects from concept through construction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Project Management

Knowledge of NFPA

AutoCAD proficiency

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer / Designer Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: 150k-170k (based on Experience)

A well-established and highly respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer / Designer Manager to join its growing Toronto team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire protection professional looking to step into a leadership role with strong career growth, technical autonomy, and exposure to complex, high-profile projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading fire protection design initiatives, mentoring technical staff, and managing projects across commercial, institutional, healthcare, residential, and mixed-use developments. This position offers the chance to work with a collaborative leadership team in an environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and long-term professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of fire protection systems including sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm interface, and life safety systems
• Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved
• Review drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents for quality and code compliance
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical, electrical, structural, and external stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Conduct site reviews, inspections, and field coordination during construction phasesSupport business development efforts, client relationships, and proposal preparation as needed
• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or equivalent is considered a strong asset
• 5+ years of experience in fire protection consulting/design within the building construction industry
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, OBC, NBC, and relevant fire/life safety codes and standards
• Proven project management and leadership experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and related design tools is considered an asset
• Excellent communication, coordination, and client-facing skills

Why This Opportunity

• Join a respected and stable firm with an outstanding reputation in the industry
• Lead impactful projects across a wide range of notable developments
• Strong opportunity for advancement into senior leadership roles
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term stability
• A chance to influence design standards, mentor staff, and make a visible impact

This is an outstanding opportunity for a fire protection professional ready to advance their career with a firm that values leadership, technical excellence, and long-term professional growth.

Interested? Apply to this post directly, or email me your resume: Jennifer Ramos, [e-mail]