Fire Protection Designer

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is looking for an Intermediate Fire Protection Designer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role involves designing sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm systems, conducting fire code analyses, and assessing existing protection systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, at least 4 years of experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position involves collaboration with various teams and direct client interactions for project delivery, making it essential to have good organizational skills and a customer service commitment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and communicate with clients.
• Knowledge of fire dynamics and behavior of materials in fire is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems including suppression and detection.
• Prepare technical reports and oversee drafting of fire protection systems.
• Conduct site audits and verify systems performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (fire safety/protection preferred)

Diploma in fire protection engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDesk REVIT

HydraCAD

Job description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Stantec is looking for an intermediate Fire Protection Designer in one of our Atlantic offices. This role will be focused on the delivery of various fire protection projects, including design of sprinkler, special suppression, and fire alarm systems; Fire Code analyses, Fire Hazard Assessments, and system testing/commissioning. The successful candidate will work in a team environment, working closely with both junior and senior staff to deliver projects, and will have the opportunity to deal directly with clients for proposals and delivery of projects. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with exposure to transit, mission critical facilities (data centers), industrial, healthcare, civic, commercial and educational projects. The position will involve the application fire and life safety principles to fire protection systems design projects as well as the assessment of existing fire protection systems. The position requires the ability to assess conditions of existing systems, analyze performance and Code conformance, prepare written reports with cost estimates, complete design calculations for fire protection systems, complete drawings and specifications, undertake site review and verification of systems, and advise clients on recommended fire protection system features. In addition to fire protection design, the position may also involve the application of provincial and national building and fire codes, standards, and best practice guidelines related to the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems including suppression and detection and other related systems.
• Assess fire and life safety performance of new and existing building fire protection systems using applicable Codes and Standards.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Oversee the drafting of fire protection systems and details using AutoCAD or, alternatively, markup design concepts using Bluebeam Revu.
• Ability to model fire protection systems using AutoDesk REVIT and working with RVT.
• Complete design calculations including using hydraulic calculation software such as HydraCAD, AutoSprink and RVT.
• Participate in design reviews, shop drawings reviews, construction site visits and verifications for various fire protection systems.
• Conduct site audits of fire protection systems performance, as-built conditions, and Code conformance.
• Review contract documents, including drawings and specifications for Code conformance.
• Participate on project teams including other fire protection personnel, contractors and other technical disciplines for successful project delivery.
• Investigate, advise, and solve unusual design problems.
• Conduct site visits to gather data on existing conditions and review construction.
• Prepare reports and other technical communication.
• Work with project teams including other staff, other technical disciplines and contractors for successful project delivery; and
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and liaise with clients.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated, problem-solving and solution-oriented, high level of accountability
• Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong customer service commitment
• Excellent communication and written skills in English
• Professional attitude with a strong commitment to succeed
• Ability to develop clients and grow consulting business opportunities
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and communicate with clients, authorities and contractors Education & Experience
• Degree in Engineering (fire safety/protection preferred, however, mechanical, or electrical also acceptable).
• Alternative to Engineering Degree, Diploma in fire protection engineering technology; may also consider Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering technology.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, consulting experience preferred; however, design experience in a contractor environment may be considered.
• Although not mandatory, knowledge in the fundamental principles of fire dynamics, behavior of materials in fire, and human behavior in fire is desired. 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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About the Team

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1003445
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 02:16 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 102 - 40 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 0A3, CA 350-1133 St.George Boulevard, Moncton, NB, E1E 4E1, CA