Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our national team. You will plan, design, and deliver fire protection systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada.

This role can be based in Toronto, Ottawa, or Markham with a hybrid work environment combining office collaboration, remote work, and site visits. Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, NBCC/NFCC, and feasibility of multi-region projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and good standing; licensure in additional jurisdictions as needed.
• Minimum of 7 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver complex fire protection systems for diverse projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and internationally.
• Review drawings, specs, and project documentation for accuracy and budget adherence.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, HydraCAD or similar tools throughout project development.

Skills

HydraCAD

HydraCalc

AutoSprink

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection

P.Eng. license in Canada

7+ years of relevant experience

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCalc

AutoSprink

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The built environment shapes how communities live, work, and interact. Our Buildings practice brings together multidisciplinary expertise to design safe, resilient, and high-performance environments across Canada and internationally.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our national fire protection engineering team. In this role, you will plan, design, and deliver complex fire protection systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

This position may be based in either of our Toronto, Ottawa or Markham offices and offers a hybrid work environment combining office collaboration, remote work, and site visits.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Solid knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, mechanical systems, and building fire safety strategies.Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC).

Familiarity with provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across Canada is considered an asset

Experience performing sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using tools such as HydraCAD, HydraCalc, or AutoSprink.

Good understanding of the relationship between engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project development and construction phases.

Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Ability to review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness under senior guidance, while supporting adherence to project budgets and schedules.

Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; exposure to additional building performance tools is considered an asset.

Ability to work effectively with project teams across multiple regions and time zones.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and member in good standing with a provincial or territorial engineering regulatory authority, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions as required.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering.

• Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments is preferred.

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

Pay Range:

Lower Mainland - Colombie-Britannique-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annuel

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1586 Buildings-CA Quebec BSS-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/05/2026 08:05:28
Req ID: 1005740