Lead Fire Protection Engineer — Government & Critical Facilities

Stantec; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems for a variety of facilities in Albany, NY. The role combines technical design with strategic consulting to support code compliance and performance-based design.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection–related computational tools.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree; PE license preferred for Fire Protection Engineering.

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.
• Interface with AHJs and building owner insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Fire protection design

Life safety systems

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Interfacing with AHJs

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Fire protection software

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems for a variety of facilities in Albany, NY. The role combines technical design with strategic consulting to support code compliance and performance-based design.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders across projects.