Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Professional development

Commuter stipend

Cell phone stipend

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

PAE Consulting Engineers Inc is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for various building types. The role can be performed remotely or in one of our national offices, with duties including leading project teams, client coordination, and producing calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in fire protection, plumbing, and mechanical systems, with experience using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional credential such as PE or CPD.
• 7+ years of related work experience in fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Prepare narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate internal/external teams.
• Apply engineering judgment from concept to construction.
• Oversee design of fire protection systems and equipment selection.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff.
• Develop client relationships and ensure QMP compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE or CPD credential

Tools

Revit/AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Lead Fire Protection Engineer role to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for various building types. Work remotely or in one of our national offices. Responsibilities include managing project teams, leading client coordination, and producing deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications. Apply NFPA and building code knowledge, oversee system design and equipment selection, and perform site visits throughout the project lifecycle. Lead and mentor staff and support client relationships. Ideal candidates have strong technical expertise in fire protection, plumbing, and mechanical systems, with proficient use of Revit/AutoCAD.

What You’ll Do

• Project team leadership and discipline management to complete projects on time and within budget


• Prepare deliverables including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications


• Attend client meetings and coordinate external and internal project teams


• Apply engineering judgment from concepts through construction


• Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design


• Design and plan fire protection systems and layouts


• Assemble effective project teams and develop work plans


• Coordinate interdisciplinary work and ensure quality with NFPA and building codes


• Oversee calculations and equipment selection; perform site visits and issue reports


• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff


• Update master specifications and standards; improve company processes


• Develop client relationships and determine system requirements for various building types


• Oversee application of the project quality management plan (QMP)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience


• Relevant professional credential (e.g., PE, CPD)


• 7+ years of related work experience


• Strong leadership and ability to inspire and motivate staff


• Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, codes, and ability to communicate design options


• Strong delegation and attention to detail with organizational skills


• Microsoft Office Suite; Revit/AutoCAD experience (AutoSprink preferred)


• Knowledge of plumbing codes and standards including UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC

What We Offer

• Base salary range: $102,600–$126,800 annually


• Overtime eligibility: time and a half


• Comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k), professional development, commuter stipend, cell phone stipend, life and disability insurance, and more


• Hybrid work schedule


• Paid time off, holidays, and employee resources including EAP

Additional Information

The base salary is a component of PAE’s compensation package, with consideration given to factors such as skills, experience, credentials, and location. PAE offers annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. Further information about benefits is available at the provided link. PAE is committed to pay equity and JUST label standards in compensation.

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