Fire Protection Engineer

🕒 January 31

🏢🏡 Houston – Hybrid

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Stantec

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

⚡ Energy

Energy • Engineering • Environmental Consulting

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The company focuses on innovative solutions at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Stantec is dedicated to redefining what’s possible by providing comprehensive services across sectors such as buildings, community development, energy, and water. With initiatives in smart cities, digital solutions, climate resilience, and international development, Stantec aims to address complex challenges and promote sustainability. It serves a wide range of locations globally, from North America to Asia, and Europe to the Middle East, supporting healthy, safe, and vibrant communities.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a wide range of project types • Design and engineer fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems for new and existing facilities • Develop and review life safety plans and fire protection engineering deliverables • Provide life safety and building code consulting services • Analyze smoke management systems, means of egress, and fire hazards • Develop site fire protection features and fire department access plans • Perform alternative means of compliance (AMOC) studies and Performance-Based Design (PBD) analyses • Interface with local AHJs and building owner insurance representatives • Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams • Communicate with clients and prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation

🎯 Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering • Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety system design • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection–related computational tools • Experience working with adopted building codes and government standards (DoD, VA, GSA) • Thorough understanding of ICC and NFPA codes and standards • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams • Willingness to travel up to 15% as project needs require • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program • Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience • Prior experience in healthcare, mission-critical, and/or semiconductor markets is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities