Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Webuildidaho; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Opportunity for stock ownership

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer located in Kirkland, WA. This role involves overseeing fire protection engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field, along with 15–18 years of relevant experience and Professional Engineering Licensure. The salary range is between $140,000 and $230,000, depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure is required.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% for client and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of fire protection projects.
• Manage project delivery phases, including scope, budget, and quality.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Technical leadership in fire protection system design

Project management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Knowledge of industry standards and codes such as NFPA, NEC, UL

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.