Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead complex projects and enhance their fire protection engineering group. This role involves conducting code reviews, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff. Join a collaborative team dedicated to sustainable design and client satisfaction. With a focus on innovation and growth, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the field of fire protection engineering. If you are passionate about design and engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large projects and conduct fire safety code reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and engage in design development.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Fire suppression systems

Technical writing

Project management

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

CFD modeling software

Job description

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer - ( 250001RA )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the building environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec!

Your Opportunity

Take the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm we are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing North America Fire Protection Engineering Team. We are better together.

Your role as a senior contributor on our professional consulting services team is to work independently on large projects of high complexity, and as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for assisting with the development and growth of a fire protection engineering group equipped with up-to-date engineering and design tools and innovations, technical and supervisory capabilities and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
• Conduct building/fire/life safety code reviews and analyses.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.
• Engage in design development through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other formats.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the fire engineering group.
• Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Assist with Business Development activities, including proposal development, presentations, etc.
• Oversee and manage multiple concurrent projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fire suppression and fire alarm systems, both design and commissioning preferred.
• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting with internal and external clients.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Experience with CFD modeling software (i.e. FDS, ASCOS) is preferred, but not required.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline. Masters in Fire Protection preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience. Experience as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying required.
  
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace #INDBuild

Location

Our Fire Protection Engineers are currently located in Burlington, Massachusetts; Stamford, Connecticut; Baltimore, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida. As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you may choose to join the existing FPE Staff in one of these offices or to work in one of our over 200 offices across the United States. The West Coast has been identified as a primary area for strategic growth.

Additional Information: https://www.stantec.com/en

US Office Locations: https://www.stantec.com/en/offices/office-finder#country=location0:north-america/us

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Salary Range(s)

• 113,300 - 169,800 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY
• 106,100 - 159,100 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Burlington

Other Locations : United States-Connecticut-Stamford, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-New York-New York, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Arlington

Organization : BC-2808 Buildings-US Northeast BSS

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 1, 2025, 1:58:13 PM

Req ID: 250001RA

#additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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