Senior Fire Protection Engineer (PE) – Hybrid Lead Role

McClure; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

Excellent benefits package

Top employer recognition

Job summary

McClure Engineering is seeking an experienced Fire Protection PE to lead the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. The role requires 5–10+ years in fire protection engineering, proficiency with HydraCALC/AutoSPRINK/PyroSim/Revit, and strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC/IFC, and local codes.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with architects and other engineers to deliver safe, cost-effective

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in fire protection engineering design.
• Proficiency with fire protection software (HydraCALC, AutoSPRINK, PyroSim, Revit or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC/IFC, and local fire codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems (e.g., wet/dry sprinkler systems, clean agent systems, fire pumps, mass notification).
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards (NFPA, ICC, IBC, IFC, FM Global).
• Conduct building code and life safety analyses, including egress, occupancy classification, and hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with AHJs to secure approvals.
• Lead fire protection portions of multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/electrical engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and conduct site visits.

Skills

Fire protection design

Team leadership

Client communication

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HydraCALC

AutoSPRINK

PyroSim

Revit

Job description

McClure Engineering is seeking an experienced Fire Protection PE to lead the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. The role requires 5–10+ years in fire protection engineering, proficiency with HydraCALC/AutoSPRINK/PyroSim/Revit, and strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC/IFC, and local codes.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with architects and other engineers to deliver safe, cost-effective