Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)

PAE; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 134,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Annual 401(k) profit-sharing

Professional development reimbursements

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

PAE is seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to work remotely or in one of our national offices. This position involves overseeing the design and delivery of fire protection systems across various building types. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, relevant credentials, and at least seven years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary range and benefits including employer-paid health insurance, 401(k) profit-sharing, and professional development reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems.
• Lead project teams and manage discipline delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time.
• Design and plan fire protection system layouts.

Skills

Ability to inspire and motivate staff

Attention to detail

Strong delegation skills

Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts

Effective communication of design options

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

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

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

Job description

Opportunity

We’re seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to work remotely or in one of our national offices. The role includes overseeing the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for a variety of building types, managing project teams, leading client coordination, and producing high‑quality engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications.

About PAE

PAE is an engineering and design firm that delivers resilient and efficient building solutions. The firm focuses on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, and sustainable design, and it pursues LEED Platinum and other high‑performance certifications.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project teams and manage discipline delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare deliverable documents, including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate between external and internal project teams.
• Apply engineering judgment and techniques to complete projects from concept through construction.
• Design and plan fire protection system layouts, including mechanical and plumbing components.
• Assemble and manage effective project teams.
• Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary activities.
• Apply building codes and fire protection standards, including NFPA, IBC, and other relevant codes.
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection.
• Conduct site visits and issue reports.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff.
• Update master specifications and standards, and improve company processes.
• Build client relationships.
• Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types.
• Apply the project quality management plan (QMP).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional credential (e.g., PE, CPD).
• Seven or more years of related work experience.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and effective communication of design options.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• AutoSprink experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Hiring base salary range: $117,000–$134,500 per year.
• Eligibility for time and a half overtime pay.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Annual 401(k) profit‑sharing based on company profit.
• Professional development reimbursements (state registration and professional association dues).
• Employer‑paid commuter/parking stipend.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Employee assistance program.
• Nine paid holidays plus an additional employee‑selected day.
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays, and vacation.

Our Commitment to Pay Equity

PAE is a JUST label certified company and is committed to ensuring pay scales meet or exceed applicable wage requirements and that all employees performing comparable work are compensated equitably.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. PAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics, disability, or genetic information. PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.