Fire Protection Engineer for Government & Critical Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

Vacation and paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a wide range of project types. The role demands deep technical expertise, strong communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant experience, a PE license (preferred), and familiarity with NFPA codes and UFC guidelines. Up to 15% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design.
• Familiarity with Building & Fire Codes, NFPA standards; UFC preferred.

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

Life safety systems

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Report writing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

QFPE on Federal projects (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Fire protection calculations tools

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a wide range of project types. The role demands deep technical expertise, strong communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant experience, a PE license (preferred), and familiarity with NFPA codes and UFC guidelines. Up to 15% travel may be required.