Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,600 - 164,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join its team in Canada. The role involves planning, designing, and delivering fire protection systems for diverse projects while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a P.Eng. license, and 12-15 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment based in Toronto or Markham, with a competitive salary range of $114,600.00 - $164,600.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes and Canadian building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fire protection systems for various building projects.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations and fire hydrant flow analysis.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical communication skills

Experience with sprinkler hydraulic calculations

Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our national fire protection engineering team. In this role, you will plan, design, and deliver complex fire protection systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada. You will also contribute to the technical direction of projects, mentor junior staff, and support the continued development of our fire protection practice.

This position may be based in either of our Toronto or Markham offices and offers a hybrid work environment combining office collaboration, remote work, and site visits.

Your Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Technical Design

• Lead the design and development of fire protection systems for building projects, ensuring safety, code compliance, and system performance.

• Perform hydraulic calculations, fire hydrant flow analysis, and system sizing in accordance with NFPA standards and Canadian codes.

• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentations using BIM, CAD, and related design tools.

• Conduct fire and life safety code analyses and provide technical guidance to project teams and clients.

• Apply advanced engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges where precedent is limited.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of fire protection engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical practices.

Project Delivery

• Participate in all phases of project delivery, including concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural professionals.

• Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and sub-contractors.

• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct field investigations, construction site visits, inspections, and data collection to verify installation quality and design compliance.

Team Development and Collaboration

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, designers, and technicians.

• Supervise assigned staff and develop their skills to strengthen technical capacity and support project delivery.

• Collaborate with regional and national teams to share technical knowledge and maintain consistency in fire protection engineering practices.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on fire protection system projects.

• Stay informed of emerging technologies, design approaches, and industry developments.

Business Development Support

• Support proposal preparation, project scoping, and technical documentation for client submissions.

• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews as required.

• Contribute to identifying and pursuing new project opportunities

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, mechanical systems, and fire safety strategies in buildings.

• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC).

• Familiarity with provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across Canada is considered an asset.

• Experience performing sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using tools such as HydraCAD, HydraCalc or AutoSprink.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams through project development and construction phases.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

• Ability to review the work of others for accuracy and completeness while maintaining project budgets and schedules.

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with additional building performance tools is an asset.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple regions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and member in good standing with a provincial or territorial engineering regulatory authority, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions as required.

• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering.

• Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$114,600.00 - $164,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1610 Buildings-CA Ontario GTA-Markham ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/03/2026 03:03:02
Req ID: 1004944