Fire Protection Engineer — Life-Safety Systems Design

Stantec; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,900 - 131,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Stamford, Connecticut. The role involves designing fire protection systems including suppression and detection systems, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with a team of professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering is required, along with knowledge of relevant codes and standards. The position offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects, ensuring safety compliance and supporting construction tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in fire protection engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• Experience with Fire Dynamics Simulator and related software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection engineering concepts to projects.
• Perform calculations for fire protection systems design.
• Prepare engineering designs and specifications with senior guidance.

Skills

Knowledge of building and fire codes

Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems

Strong technical writing skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate in a team

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Stamford, Connecticut. The role involves designing fire protection systems including suppression and detection systems, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with a team of professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering is required, along with knowledge of relevant codes and standards. The position offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects, ensuring safety compliance and supporting construction tasks.