Senior Fire Protection Project Lead — Client-Facing, Stock Ownership

McMillen, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Stock ownership

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

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, the ability to build long-term client relationships, and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design, analysis, and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS codes.
• Strong client-facing skills and track record of growing client relationships.
• 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

Client-facing

Project management

Leadership

Fire protection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

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, the ability to build long-term client relationships, and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design, analysis, and construction.