Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Healthcare & Lab Projects

BR+A Consulting Engineers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BR+A Consulting Engineers in Boston seeks an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design and coordination for healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.

The ideal candidate has 10–20 years of experience, a PE license, and an engineering degree; proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit is required, along with NFPA code expertise. This role offers ownership of complex projects and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• Experience designing FP systems for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design for projects in Boston and at client sites.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Develop hydraulic calculations for sprinklers and standpipes.
• Prepare specifications and perform field verifications.
• Meet with clients and oversee deliverables.

Skills

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Revit

Specification writing

Field verification

Coordination with disciplines

Hydraulic calculations

NFPA knowledge

Project ownership

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

BR+A Consulting Engineers in Boston seeks an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead design and coordination for healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.

The ideal candidate has 10–20 years of experience, a PE license, and an engineering degree; proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit is required, along with NFPA code expertise. This role offers ownership of complex projects and a comprehensive benefits package.