Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Laveer Engineering; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 132,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Canada in Kitchener, Ontario, is hiring a Principal Fire Protection Specialist to lead advanced fire protection engineering design, analysis, and risk assessment for life safety systems across complex facilities.

Reporting to the Director, Fire Protection, you will mentor engineers, perform performance-based design and code analysis, and ensure compliant, high-quality deliverables while fostering growth and technical excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in fire protection engineering and consulting.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or Building Design Technology.
• Licensed by PEO, OAA or equivalent professional regulatory body.
• Advanced technical expertise in performance-based design, fire protection analysis, computational modeling, life safety systems, and interpretation of fire and building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance-based fire protection design analyses, including fire modeling, egress calculations, code compliance evaluations, and consultation with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Develop comprehensive fire protection system designs, including passive and active systems, integration with architectural and building services, and detailed construction documentation.
• Provide senior-level engineering review of shop drawings, construction oversight, inspections, field surveys, and acceptance testing for life safety systems.
• Conduct fire hazard, life safety, and code compliance assessments for existing facilities, including hazardous materials evaluations.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical direction to fire protection team members while supporting training, reporting, and emergency engineering response.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Performance-based design

Code analysis

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or Fire Protection Technology

Job description

Requisition Number: 31685

Company: Westinghouse Canada

Location: Kitchener, ON, CA, N2P 0A4

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About The Role

As a Principal Fire Protection Specialist you will provide senior technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise in fire protection engineering to support the design, evaluation, and implementation of life safety systems. You will apply advanced fire science, performance‑based design methodologies, and code analysis to complex facilities, while advising clients and internal teams on risk mitigation strategies. In this role, you will also mentor and coach fire protection engineers and specialists, contributing to the technical excellence and growth of the team.

You will report to the Director, Fire Protection and be located at Kitchner, Ontario. This position will be offered as a hybrid role. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Kitchner, Ontario office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform performance‑based fire protection design analyses, including fire modeling, egress calculations, code compliance evaluations, and consultation with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Develop comprehensive fire protection system designs, including passive and active systems, integration with architectural and building services, and detailed construction documentation
• Provide senior‑level engineering review of shop drawings, construction oversight, inspections, field surveys, and acceptance testing for life safety systems
• Conduct fire hazard, life safety, and code compliance assessments for existing facilities, including hazardous materials evaluations
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical direction to fire protection team members while supporting training, reporting, and emergency engineering response

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 + years of related professional experience, including at least 5 years providing fire protection engineering and consulting services
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering OR a college diploma or degree in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or Building Design Technology
• Licensed by PEO, OAA, or an equivalent professional regulatory body
• Advanced technical expertise in performance‑based design, fire protection analysis, computational modeling, life safety systems, and interpretation of fire and building codes and standards

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $106,000 to $132,500 per year.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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