Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Project Leader

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Charlottesville, VA. This role involves applying fire protection engineering concepts, managing engineering project components, and overseeing compliance with codes and standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a valid license as a Fire Protection Engineer, and at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with federal projects. Strong proficiency in Revit and technical writing skills are essential. The role may also involve business development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fire protection engineering.
• Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state.
• Experience as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply concepts of fire protection engineering to support various engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Manage fire protection engineering portions of complex projects.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Strong technical writing skills

Knowledge of fire protection systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

AutoSprink for Revit

CFD modeling software

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Charlottesville, VA. This role involves applying fire protection engineering concepts, managing engineering project components, and overseeing compliance with codes and standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a valid license as a Fire Protection Engineer, and at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with federal projects. Strong proficiency in Revit and technical writing skills are essential. The role may also involve business development activities.