Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join their North America team. The role involves designing fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with codes, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering and relevant experience. Join us to make a positive impact on safety and design innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or working towards licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression, detection, alarm, and smoke control systems.
• Perform calculations using standard and proprietary software.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of building and fire codes

Understanding of active/passive fire protection systems

Collaboration

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

AutoCAD

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Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the building environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec!

Your Opportunity

Take the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm, we are seeking Fire Protection Engineers to join our growing North America Fire Protection Engineering Team. We are better together.

Fire Protection Engineers (FPEs) protect lives and property. They plan and design engineering projects that prevent fires from occurring and minimize the impact of those fires that do occur. FPEs recommend materials, equipment, and systems to safeguard life and property against fire, analyze fire behavior, and model safety features. They assess fire protection needs, document these in design reports, create design documents including CAD/BIM drawings, and perform inspections and testing during construction to ensure compliance and functionality.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection engineering concepts through investigation and analysis for designing fire suppression, detection, alarm, and smoke control systems, including material and egress strategies.
• Perform calculations using standard and proprietary software.
• Support design decisions with gathered information.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and presentations under guidance.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Coordinate with other design professionals in project delivery.
• Support construction activities including inspections and testing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of building and fire codes, NFPA standards.
• Understanding of active/passive fire protection systems.
• Ability to collaborate within project teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD; experience with modeling software is a plus.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or working towards licensure.

Work environment includes office work and potential field exposure. This description is not exhaustive and may include other duties.

Locations include Stamford, CT; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; and other U.S. locations. For more info, visit Stantec.