Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Boutique Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Dallas seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the growth of its fire protection practice. You will oversee design, client engagement, and project leadership, with opportunities to build the local team and expand services. The role combines hands-on design with business development and leadership, in a hybrid Dallas office, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6+ years of dedicated fire protection engineering experience, with 8-10+ years strongly preferred.
• Fire protection consulting experience working with external clients.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, building codes, and fire codes.
• Proficiency with CAD and Revit for fire protection design.
• Ability and interest in business development, client relationship management, and growing a local practice.

Responsibilities

• Design new fire protection systems and evaluate existing systems for commercial, industrial, and other complex projects.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation to ensure designs meet applicable requirements.
• Lead fire suppression, detection, alarm, and mass notification system design using CAD and Revit.
• Manage projects from proposal and planning through design, coordination, and successful execution.
• Help establish and grow the Dallas fire protection practice while collaborating with engineering teams across multiple offices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through meetings, proposals, conferences, cross-selling, and other business development efforts.
• Provide technical guidance, peer reviews, and mentorship as the local team continues to grow.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Position Title

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Step into a senior-level engineering role where you won’t just execute projects - you’ll help build and lead a growing fire protection practice. A well-established multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join its Dallas team. This position combines hands-on fire protection design, project leadership, client engagement, and business development, with the opportunity to establish and grow the local fire protection department.

The ideal candidate is an experienced fire protection engineer who brings strong consulting expertise, technical depth, and the confidence to develop client relationships while taking ownership of a growing practice. This is an excellent fit for someone who wants greater visibility, autonomy, and a clear path into firm leadership.

Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Design new fire protection systems and evaluate existing systems for commercial, industrial, and other complex projects
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation to ensure designs meet applicable requirements
• Lead fire suppression, detection, alarm, and mass notification system design using CAD and Revit
• Manage projects from proposal and planning through design, coordination, and successful execution
• Help establish and grow the Dallas fire protection practice while collaborating with engineering teams across multiple offices
• Develop and maintain client relationships through meetings, proposals, conferences, cross-selling, and other business development efforts
• Provide technical guidance, peer reviews, and mentorship as the local team continues to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 6+ years of dedicated fire protection engineering experience, with 8-10+ years strongly preferred
• Fire protection consulting experience working with external clients
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, building codes, and fire codes
• Proficiency with CAD and Revit for fire protection design
• Ability and interest in business development, client relationship management, and growing a local practice
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Dallas office and travel approximately 10-20% as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree specifically focused on Fire Protection Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering license or other relevant fire protection credentials
• Existing relationships within the Dallas or broader Texas market
• Experience with ground-up construction, renovations, and code compliance projects
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or leading an engineering team
• Experience contributing to proposals, pursuing new business, and developing client relationships

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible PTO program with PTO increasing based on experience
• Hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days per week
• Flexible start and end times with alternative scheduling options
• Straight-time overtime compensation with options to receive additional pay or bank eligible time

If you’re ready to combine your fire protection expertise with leadership, client development, and the opportunity to build a growing practice.