Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Federal

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design efforts for fire protection systems across various markets within the Cities & Places business. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver complex projects worldwide, guiding calculations, code compliance, and safe, reliable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field, 15+ years of experience, and a PE license in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or related discipline
• PE license in any U.S. state (fire protection)
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Direct design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, suppression, pumps, alarms, mass notification, and life-safety analyses
• Develop and apply fire protection engineering solutions across multiple market sectors for Jacobs Cities & Places
• Collaborate with licensed engineers to deliver challenging building projects to clients worldwide

Tools

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world. We’retransforming intangible ideas into innovative solutionsdesigning the future-today.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets with our Cities & Places business, in many different regions locally, nationally, and around the world.

The Engineer will be directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or other related discipline
• At least 15 years of related professional experience.
• PE in any U.S. State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination.
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (examples H-1B, L-1B, or other temporary visa status like OPT or F-1) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
• Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world (estimate around 10-15% travel)
• Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for this position across all listed U.S. locations. Factors such as location and level of experience will be considered.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $132,900.00 to $232,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.