🔥 Senior Fire Protection Engineer

📍 Location: Flexible – Multiple U.S. Locations (Hybrid or Office-Based Options Available)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Level
💼 Industry: Engineering Consultancy

About the Role

We’re working with a leading, global engineering consultancy that is continuing to grow its Fire Protection Engineering team across the U.S.

They are looking to bring on a Senior Fire Protection Engineer who can lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the ongoing growth of a well-established fire engineering group.

This is a flexible opportunity where candidates can be based in multiple locations across the U.S., with strong flexibility depending on proximity to existing teams and offices.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead fire protection and life safety engineering projects from concept through completion
Perform code consulting and life safety analyses in line with IBC, IFC, NFPA, and relevant standards
Design and review fire alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems
Prepare technical reports, calculations, and engineering documentation
Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
Support project scoping, budgeting, and delivery timelines
Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to team development
Assist with proposal development and selective business development efforts
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule

What We’re Looking For:

10+ years of fire protection engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and life safety design
Experience working in a consulting engineering environment
Familiarity with fire alarm and suppression system design and commissioning
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard engineering tools
Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
Experience with federal projects or UFC standards is a plus

Why This Opportunity:

Flexible location options across the U.S.
Work with a globally recognised consultancy on complex, high-profile projects
Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and mentor others
Strong career progression within a growing fire engineering team
Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

A Senior FPE ready to lead larger, more complex projects
Someone who enjoys both technical delivery and team leadership
An engineer looking for flexibility without sacrificing project quality or exposure
A professional who wants long-term growth within a structured but collaborative environment

📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.