Fire Protection Engineer — Life Safety & Codes Expert

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks a Fire Protection Engineer in Houston to lead design and analysis of fire safety systems. The ideal candidate will utilize strong technical expertise to ensure compliance and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include designing fire alarm systems, providing code consulting, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience in the field, with opportunities for impactful design in critical environments.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.
• Prior experience in healthcare, mission-critical, and/or semiconductor markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Develop and review life safety plans.
• Provide life safety and building code consulting services.
• Analyze smoke management systems and fire hazards.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Fire suppression systems

Life safety system design

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Fire protection-related computational tools

Job description

A global engineering firm seeks a Fire Protection Engineer in Houston to lead design and analysis of fire safety systems. The ideal candidate will utilize strong technical expertise to ensure compliance and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include designing fire alarm systems, providing code consulting, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience in the field, with opportunities for impactful design in critical environments.