Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Industrial & High-Tech Facilities)

📍 Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 base + profit-sharing bonus
🏢 Industry: Fire Protection Engineering Consultancy

About the Role

We’re working with a specialist fire protection engineering consultancy focused on industrial manufacturing, distribution, and high-tech warehouse facilities. They’re looking to add a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to take ownership of technical project execution within their core niche.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical delivery, values project stability, and wants to work on complex industrial facilities without the pressure of sales quotas or business development targets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead technical execution of fire protection engineering projects for industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities
Design and review fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems tailored to high-hazard environments
Perform code consulting and engineering analysis aligned with NFPA, IBC/IFC, and applicable standards
Coordinate with internal engineers, project managers, and client teams
Support projects primarily across the continental U.S., with occasional work in Canada, Central, or South America
Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, contributing to organic project growth
Ensure consistent technical quality and compliance across all deliverables

What We’re Looking For:

7–15 years of stable fire protection engineering experience
Strong background in industrial, warehouse, distribution, or food manufacturing projects
Experience within fire protection engineering consultancy environments
Exposure to oil & gas is not a fit — industrial manufacturing focus is key
Strong technical judgment and independent project execution skills
PE license preferred, but not required for the right candidate

Why This Role:

Fully remote, U.S.-based role
No business development quota
Strong technical focus within a clear industry niche
Competitive base salary plus meaningful annual profit-sharing bonus
Long-term stability with a specialist consultancy