Senior Fire Protection Project Leader

McMillen, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program comprising医cal,�

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

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

This client-facing role requires strong communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships. The firm focuses on dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure, delivering engineering, environmental, and construction solutions from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of cultivating and 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

Fire protection design

Client engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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

This client-facing role requires strong communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships. The firm focuses on dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure, delivering engineering, environmental, and construction solutions from