Remote Fire Protection Lead/Senior Engineer

ISHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

HGI is a leading fire protection engineering firm seeking Fire Protection Lead/Senior Lead Engineers to own complex projects, mentor a growing team, and provide technical leadership from concept through construction.

You will design and supervise fire alarm, sprinkler, and smoke control systems, conduct risk analyses, and ensure NFPA/IBC compliance while coordinating with clients and regulators. A PE license is preferred for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related fields.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Fire Protection—required for Senior Lead Engineer candidates, preferred for Lead Engineer candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection engineering tasks from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety regulations.
• Develop and oversee system designs, including fire alarms, automatic fire sprinkler systems, smoke control systems, and fire-rated assemblies.
• Perform fire hazard analyses, code research, hydraulic calculations, and risk assessments to guide design decisions and optimize fire protection solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance with NFPA, IBC, and local fire codes adopted in the jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to integrate fire protection into broader building and infrastructure designs.
• Review engineering documents, calculations, and drawings for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on design practices, codes, and development.
• Participate in site visits, installation reviews, and commissioning support; troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Fire protection design

NFPA & ICC codes

Project management

Communication & presentation

Remote work collaboration

Revit / AutoCAD

Fire modeling software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

PE License in Fire Protection (preferred for Senior Lead)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

FDS

Pathfinder

Job description

HGI is a leading fire protection engineering firm seeking Fire Protection Lead/Senior Lead Engineers to own complex projects, mentor a growing team, and provide technical leadership from concept through construction.

You will design and supervise fire alarm, sprinkler, and smoke control systems, conduct risk analyses, and ensure NFPA/IBC compliance while coordinating with clients and regulators. A PE license is preferred for senior roles.