Senior Fire Protection Design Lead

Design Works Engineering Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health & dental

Paid vacation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Design Works Engineering Ltd. in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Fire Suppression Systems Designer with a strong background in design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems for commercial and multi-family buildings.

You will lead projects, ensure compliance with NFPA and building codes, prepare drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, code-compliant fire protection solutions during construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Fire Protection specialization.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial, low/high-rise, and multi-family residential buildings.
• P.Eng. designation in good standing is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required for clear communication.
• Strong communication and coordination with inter-discipline teams and clients.
• Familiarity with NFPA codes and building codes; ability to apply client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems, including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and emergency lighting.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for fire protection systems.
• Stamp engineering drawings to certify compliance with codes and professional requirements.
• Review client specifications to ensure fire protection requirements are incorporated.
• Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions.
• Review shop drawings and contribute to engineering standards across projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers/contractors to meet project requirements.
• Visit project sites for inspections and assessments during construction.
• Perform fire risk assessments and modelling, including egress modelling and fire dynamics simulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fire protection design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Fire Protection specialization)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

MS Office

Job description

Design Works Engineering Ltd. in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Fire Suppression Systems Designer with a strong background in design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems for commercial and multi-family buildings.

You will lead projects, ensure compliance with NFPA and building codes, prepare drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, code-compliant fire protection solutions during construction.