Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Ten paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Boise, Idaho seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across varied projects. You will provide technical design and strategic consulting to support code compliance and client objectives.

The role requires PE license, strong communication, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, with up to 15% travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• PE license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection–related computational tools
• Experience working with adopted building codes and government standards (DoD, VA, GSA)
• Thorough understanding of ICC and NFPA codes and standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as project needs require

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems for new and existing facilities
• Develop and review life safety plans and fire protection engineering deliverables
• Provide life safety and building code consulting services
• Analyze smoke management systems, means of egress, and fire hazards
• Develop site fire protection features and fire department access plans
• Perform alternative means of compliance (AMOC) studies and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses
• Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives
• Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams
• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation

Skills

PE license

Fire protection systems design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel up to 15%

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a wide range of project types. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. This role involves both technical design and strategic consulting to support code compliance, performance-based solutions, and client objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems for new and existing facilities

• Develop and review life safety plans and fire protection engineering deliverables

• Provide life safety and building code consulting services

• Analyze smoke management systems, means of egress, and fire hazards

• Develop site fire protection features and fire department access plans

• Perform alternative means of compliance (AMOC) studies and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses

• Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives

• Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams

• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering

• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection–related computational tools

• Experience working with adopted building codes and government standards (DoD, VA, GSA)

• Thorough understanding of ICC and NFPA codes and standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

• Willingness to travel up to 15% as project needs require

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or actively working towards obtaining Fire Protection Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.

Prior experience in healthcare, mission-critical, and/or semiconductor markets is preferred.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.