Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Lead Fire Safety Design

Stantec; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 107,100 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

A global integrated design practice is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead complex projects and assist in mentoring a growing team. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of fire suppression systems and building codes, alongside a P.E. registration. This role offers opportunities for client collaboration and project value analysis. The position is full-time, with a focus on contributing to sustainable design practices and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire codes and NFPA standards required.
• 10+ years of professional experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead high complexity fire protection projects.
• Conduct code reviews and prepare technical reports.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Fire suppression and fire alarm systems design and commissioning

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Building code interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Master’s in Fire Protection (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

CFD modeling software (e.g., FDS, ASCOS)

Job description

A global integrated design practice is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead complex projects and assist in mentoring a growing team. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of fire suppression systems and building codes, alongside a P.E. registration. This role offers opportunities for client collaboration and project value analysis. The position is full-time, with a focus on contributing to sustainable design practices and engineering excellence.