Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Webuildidaho; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead complex projects from concept to completion. This role demands strong technical expertise and a commitment to client engagement, managing contracts effectively while ensuring quality and compliance throughout.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 15–18 years in fire protection engineering. Key benefits include a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $230,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Knowledge of industry standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of fire protection engineering projects.
• Manage all phases of project delivery including scope and budget.
• Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Fire protection engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer who will oversee projects from concept through completion, providing technical expertise, client engagement, and project management leadership. This is a client-facing role, requiring strong communication skills, the ability to build long-term client relationships, and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex fire protection engineering projects
• Serve as the primary client interface, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships
• Manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design, code compliance, and risk analysis
• Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of cultivating and growing client relationships.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% for client and project needs.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $140,000 - $230,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.