Senior Fire Protection Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead fire protection design on complex projects in Ontario.

You will manage fire protection scopes, coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical teams, and supervise junior designers and EITs to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role requires a PE/P.Eng license and at least 10 years in fire protection and life safety design, with strong knowledge of NFPA standards and local Building Codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design including code review, life safety, detection, suppression, and fire alarms.
• Experience interpreting and applying Building Codes and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects.
• Design and review fire protection systems (sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, clean agent, pre-action/special hazard).
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and hydraulic analyses.
• Mentor junior designers and EITs and coordinate with architecture, mechanical, electrical disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (197165)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects
• Design and review fire protection systems (sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, clean agent, pre-action/special hazard)
• Perform code analysis for fire and life safety against the local provincial Building Code and NFPA standards
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and hydraulic analyses
• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
• Conduct site reviews, respond to RFIs, and review contractor shop drawings and submittals
• Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters
• Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness, and promote the skills of designers and drafters
• Monitor the schedule and budgets for assigned projects
• Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record
• Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client
• Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required
• Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
• Write the fire protection specifications
• Support authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) interactions and permit submissions
• Contribute to proposals and client communications
• Mentor junior designers and EITs

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in Data Centre, semi-conductor, Healthcare, Science and Technology facilities
• Experience with special hazard systems (clean agent, water mist, VESDA/early warning detection)
• Familiarity with FM Global requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years with experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design. This includes experience in: code review and interpretation, life safety, detection systems, suppression systems, and fire alarm systems

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Does programming and is capable of conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Oct 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.