Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Mission-Critical Systems

LJC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Clayco seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and coordination of fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. You will perform hydraulic calculations, develop design criteria, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.

The role requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams, overseeing commissioning and site construction, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8–12 years of professional fire protection experience
• PE license preferred; CFPS or related certs desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and coordination of fire protection systems for facilities
• Design and specify fire protection systems including suppression, alarms, and detection
• Perform hydraulic calculations and assess system effectiveness
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil disciplines and architects to integrate systems
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and inspections ensuring regulatory compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and stay updated with industry best practices

Skills

Fire protection design

Experience in mission-critical

Strong collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Eng

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

Clayco seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and coordination of fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. You will perform hydraulic calculations, develop design criteria, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, UL, and local codes.

The role requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams, overseeing commissioning and site construction, and mentoring junior staff.