Senior Fire Protection Engineer: Lead & Client-Facing

AtkinsRéalis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Specialist to support fire protection engineering across Canada. You will lead the design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems, coordinate with multidiscipline teams, and mentor junior engineers in a client-facing role.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and technical leadership, with hybrid work options and competitive compensation in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Diploma in Fire Protection Technology.
• P.Eng. registration or membership with a recognized association is an asset.
• 5–10+ years of fire protection engineering experience with independent technical reporting.
• Nuclear fire protection experience and CSA standards familiarity is an asset.
• Knowledge of NBCC, NFCC, provincial codes and fire protection standards (UL, NFPA, CSA, CAN/ULC). NFPA 13,14,15,20,24 required; UL Solutions CAN/ULC-S1001 asset.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CADD, Revit, AutoSPRINK, and/or HydraCAD.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain federal security clearance; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of fire suppression and fire alarm systems with drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Develop fire protection studies, system narratives, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in field reviews, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate fire protection scope with other engineering teams in integrated delivery.
• Represent the fire protection discipline in discussions with clients, regulators, and partners.
• Provide technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists.
• Contribute to best practices and knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

CADD

Revit

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

CADD

Revit

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Specialist to support fire protection engineering across Canada. You will lead the design of fire suppression and fire alarm systems, coordinate with multidiscipline teams, and mentor junior engineers in a client-facing role.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and technical leadership, with hybrid work options and competitive compensation in Canada.