Fire Protection Designer – Buildings Government Services

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Fire Protection Designer in Richmond, VA. This role involves designing fire protection systems, analyzing safety features, and ensuring compliance with building codes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline and have up to 3 years of experience. Successful applicants will benefit from collaborative teamwork and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with fire protection engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and detection systems.
• Perform calculations and analyses for engineering components.
• Assist in engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Building and fire codes interpretation

Active fire protection systems knowledge

Technical writing skills

Collaboration in project teams

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Fire Dynamics Simulator

Contam

Pathfinder

Job description

Your Opportunity

Take the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm we are seeking a Fire Protection Designer to join our growing North America Fire Protection Engineering Team. Fire Protection Engineers (FPEs) protect lives and property, plan and design engineering projects that prevent fires from occurring and minimize the impact of those that do occur. FPEs recommend materials, equipment, and systems, analyze how fire behaves, model safety features, assess fire protection needs, document design analysis or basis of design reports, create design documents for fire protection systems, perform construction progress inspections, and ensure installed systems comply with construction documents and applicable codes.

A Fire Protection Designer performs engineering work under close supervision, applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out tasks such as the preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs, and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, and drawings. The role applies professional concepts and expands upon learning while performing various phases of engineering work, receiving detailed instruction.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply general concepts of fire protection engineering through investigation and analysis to support engineering projects that may include the design of fire suppression systems (sprinklers and standpipes, water supply, special hazard extinguishing systems), fire detection and alarm systems, and smoke control systems; select fire‑resistant materials and assemblies, and develop egress strategies.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design engineering system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Gather information to support design decisions.
• Assist team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations, and reports.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other architecture and engineering design professionals in the coordination and delivery of projects under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Assist the team in providing support services during construction, including submittal reviews, response to requests for information and contract document clarifications, construction progress inspections, and acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic knowledge of interpretation and application of building and fire codes and NFPA standards.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems, including fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire‑resistive construction, and egress systems.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting with internal and external clients.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Fire Dynamics Simulator, Contam, Pathfinder, and other computer modeling software is a plus.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or another closely related engineering discipline with an emphasis in Fire Protection Engineering coursework.

0–3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.

Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineering Intern (EI) preferred, working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may 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.

Primary Location: United States | VA | Richmond

Organization: 2383 Buildings-US ACQ PSP GS-GS PSP Richmond VA

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 18/02/2026 02:02:49

Req ID: 1004396

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.