Senior Fire Protection Specialist

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

Overview

The Engineering Services Division is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Specialist to support a range of projects across Canada. Our team delivers fire protection engineering services for major infrastructure programs in the nuclear, defence, rail, and critical facilities sectors.

Overview

The Engineering Services Division is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Specialist to support a range of projects across Canada. Our team delivers fire protection engineering services for major infrastructure programs in the nuclear, defence, rail, and critical facilities sectors.

This role is well suited to an innovative, technically strong professional who can apply fire protection principles and fire safety science to deliver practical, code-compliant solutions for the built environment. The position involves direct engagement with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams, and offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring. As a client-facing role, it requires strong communication, coordination, and project management skills.

Your role

• Lead the design and delivery of fire suppression and fire alarm systems, including the preparation of drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Develop fire protection engineering studies, system narratives, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in field reviews, inspections, on-site engineering testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate fire protection scope with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams as part of integrated project delivery.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis' fire protection discipline in discussions with clients, regulators, project partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, specialists, and technologists.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the fire protection team.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or membership with a recognized engineering or technical association is an asset.
• 5 – 10+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, including experience independently preparing technical reports that clearly define objectives, methodology, findings, and recommendations with minimal guidance from senior team members.
• Experience in nuclear fire protection engineering and familiarity with CSA standards (e.g., CSA N293, N393) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the NBCC, NFCC, provincial codes, and applicable fire protection standards, including UL, NFPA, CSA, and CAN/ULC standards. Hands-on experience applying NFPA 13, 14, 15, 20, and 24 is required. UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification for CAN/ULC-S1001 is an asset.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to manage differing viewpoints, present sound engineering positions, collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams, and maintain a professional, solution-focused approach.
• Proficiency in CADD, Revit, AutoSPRINK, and/or HydraCAD.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain federal security clearance.
• Valid driver's license.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $90,000 - $140,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.