Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer — Client Leader

Webuildidaho; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer who will oversee projects from concept through completion, providing technical expertise, client engagement, and project management leadership.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. We focus on dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
• Fire Protection PE licensure (preferred).
• Willingness to travel 10–25% for client and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex fire protection engineering projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design, code compliance, and risk analysis.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

NFPA standards

UL standards

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fire Protection Project Engineer who will oversee projects from concept through completion, providing technical expertise, client engagement, and project management leadership.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. We focus on dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets.