Senior Fire Protection Engineer — Remote/Hybrid Design Leader

Stantec; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with a track record of leading complex projects. You will serve as technical authority on fire protection concerns, coordinate with teams, and support design through construction with a focus on NFPA standards and UFC where relevant.

Your role involves modeling, calculations, and preparing drawings and reports, mentoring staff, participating in business development, and ensuring compliance across all project phases from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and professional licensure as a fire protection engineer.
• 10+ years progressively responsible experience, with federal project exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design across complex projects from concept to construction.
• Perform calculations and prepare drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams, owners, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards, and perform QA/QC.
• Mentor staff and support business development activities.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Project coordination

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Drug screen willing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (P.E.)

QFPE on Federal projects preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoSprink for Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

CFD modeling (FDS/ASCOS)

Job description

Stantec in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with a track record of leading complex projects. You will serve as technical authority on fire protection concerns, coordinate with teams, and support design through construction with a focus on NFPA standards and UFC where relevant.

Your role involves modeling, calculations, and preparing drawings and reports, mentoring staff, participating in business development, and ensuring compliance across all project phases from concept to