Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across diverse project types. The role combines technical design with strategic consulting to support code compliance and client objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in fire protection engineering.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

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 AMOC studies and Performance-Based Design analyses.
• Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams.
• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation.

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