Intermediate Piping Engineer – Fire Protection

Ian Martin Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking an Intermediate Piping Engineer – Fire Protection in Burnaby, BC. You will design fire protection piping for hydroelectric stations, lead calculations, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver capital projects.

You will act as the Professional of Record, seal drawings and reports, and support planning, cost estimating, and commissioning. Travel to BC sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering and P.Eng. eligible.
• 5+ years piping and fire protection design experience in heavy industry or utilities.
• Experience designing fire protection piping for hydroelectric facilities and ability to seal designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of fire protection piping systems for hydroelectric stations.
• Act as Professional of Record, sealing engineering designs, drawings, and reports.
• Perform fire protection assessments, site investigations, and code compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and project teams across projects.
• Develop concepts through construction and commissioning, preparing specs and packages.

Skills

Fire protection design

Piping design

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection

P.Eng. registration (EGBC) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

Autodesk ReCap

AutoSPRINK / HydraCAD / ELITE

Job description

Piping Engineer – Fire Protection

• Pay Rate: $77.66/hour, depending on experience
• Contract: Start Date2026-11-16End Date2027-11-16 (1 Year)
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a Piping Engineer – Fire Protection on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable..

Description

The Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Fire Protection Design Engineer based out of 's Edmonds office in Burnaby. The team supports hydroelectric generation facilities through capital projects, condition assessments, asset management initiatives, operational support, and engineering design services.This role will focus on the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems for hydroelectric generating stations and associated infrastructure. Projects range from equipment upgrades and lifecycle replacements to large multidisciplinary capital programs involving generation assets across the province.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fire protection piping systems for hydroelectric generating stations, including sprinkler systems, special hazard protection systems, water supply systems, and associated piping networks.
• Act as a Professional of Record, preparing and sealing engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Perform fire protection engineering assessments, field investigations, site assessments, hazard analyses, code compliance reviews, and risk-based evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, protection and controls, operations, maintenance, construction management, and project management.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs from project initiation through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, technical specifications, construction packages, and procurement support documentation.
• Review and accept the work of external consultants and contractors on behalf of .
• Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, construction support, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Perform water supply evaluations, hydraulic calculations, and system performance analyses.
• Develop practical and cost-effective solutions that support operational requirements, safety objectives, and asset management strategies.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve engineering practices, standards, design tools, and work processes.
• Be comfortable travelling to and working at hydroelectric generating stations throughout British Columbia.
• Qualifications
• A minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of piping design in industrial, utility, power generation, mining, oil and gas, heavy industrial, or similar facilities.
• Experience executing engineering work from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Experience using piping design software.
• An awareness of fire protection engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Technical Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying any of the following codes:
• ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
• ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
• NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
• NFPA 15 – Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
• NFPA 20 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
• Additional knowledge of the following codes are considered an asset:
• NFPA 850 – Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations.
• NFPA 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
• NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
• Applicable British Columbia regulatory requirements and building, fire, and electrical codes.
• Software Experience
• Experience with one or more of the following design and engineering tools:
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Navisworks
• Autodesk ReCap
• AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, ELITE, HASS, or equivalent
• Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in:
• Key Competencies
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Sound engineering judgment and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to simplify complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams.
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Preferred Experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
• 3D modelling and coordination, including laser scanning and point-cloud data integration into 3D models.
• Fire protection engineering experience within utility, power generation, hydroelectric, or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Multidisciplinary project delivery within operating industrial facilities, including field support for construction, commissioning, testing, and integrated systems verification activities.
• Experience as a hands-on designer working directly with piping software.
• Experience acting as Engineer of Record or Professional of Record.
• Knowledge of performance-based fire protection design methodologies.
• Experience with condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and asset management of fire protection systems.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

Additional Information

• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
• Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”.This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

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