Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid, Design & Code Expert

GHD; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Fire Protection Engineer for its Waterloo or GTA offices. You’ll contribute to fire protection system design across alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and clean agent systems while collaborating with architects and engineers in a hybrid work model.

The role also involves fire risk assessments, code compliance, inspections, and documentation, plus mentoring junior engineers and supporting proposals and project management to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Valid P. Eng. License in Ontario; Quebec eligibility is asset.
• 5–8 years of experience in water- and non-water-based fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NFC, IFC, OBC and related codes.
• CFD modelling and smoke management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and review fire protection systems (alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, clean agent).
• Perform fire risk assessments and mitigate hazards; evaluate egress and fire resistance.
• Ensure code compliance; provide recommendations to achieve compliance.
• Review plans with architects and engineers during design/construction.
• Inspect and test systems; document results and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposals and client management.

Skills

Fire protection design

Fire risk assessment

Code compliance

Project management

Technical communication

CAD tools

Education

B.Sc. Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

P. Eng. License in Ontario

Tools

CAD tools

Hydraulic calculation

CFD modelling software

Job description

GHD in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Fire Protection Engineer for its Waterloo or GTA offices. You’ll contribute to fire protection system design across alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and clean agent systems while collaborating with architects and engineers in a hybrid work model.

The role also involves fire risk assessments, code compliance, inspections, and documentation, plus mentoring junior engineers and supporting proposals and project management to meet milestones.