Fire Protection Engineer – Buildings, Government Services

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis and coordination of fire and life safety systems across diverse projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to support code compliance, performance-based design and client objectives.

The role requires taking on technical design work, coordinating with AHJs, and delivering clear technical reports. Expect travel up to 15% and collaboration with engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Prior Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects preferred.
• Experience with Building & Fire Codes and NFPA standards.

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.
• Develop building and fire code compliance alternatives, and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses.
• Interface with AHJs and building owner insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil teams.
• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Fire protection design

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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 building code and life safety analysis, fire protection system design for mission critical facilities, develop compliance alternatives as well as performance-based solutions to help us help our clients achieve their 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.

• Develop building and fire code compliance alternatives, and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses.

• Interface with AHJs and building owner insurance representatives.

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

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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

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

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA standards. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred.

• Experience working with adopted building & fire codes and government standards and design guidelines (DOS, DOW, DOE, VA, GSA).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Oversee and manage multiple concurrent projects/tasks.

• 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 7 to 10 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.

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

• Prior Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects experience in secure government, mission-critical buildings, laboratories or energy research and advanced manufacturing markets is preferred.

Typical in person or home 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 Range

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Annually

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$130,200.00 - $195,300.00 Annually

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.