Fire Protection Engineer - Lead Life-Safety (Hybrid)

Stantec; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across diverse projects. The role requires strong technical depth, clear communication, and teamwork with architects, engineers, and clients to meet code compliance and performance goals.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 5+ years in fire protection. This hybrid Houston-based opportunity involves interface with AHJs, clinicians, and project stakeholders while delivering

Qualifications

• PE license required and fire protection engineering expertise.
• Experience with fire alarm, fire suppression, life safety system design.
• Familiarity with building codes and standards (ICC, NFPA, DoD/VA/GSA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed.

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 AHJs and insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil teams.
• Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports.

Skills

PE license

Fire protection design

Revit

AutoCAD

NFPA codes

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across diverse projects. The role requires strong technical depth, clear communication, and teamwork with architects, engineers, and clients to meet code compliance and performance goals.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 5+ years in fire protection. This hybrid Houston-based opportunity involves interface with AHJs, clinicians, and project stakeholders while delivering