Senior Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Role Overview

• The Senior Fire Protection Engineer leads the design and implementation of fire protection and life safety systems, including suppression, detection, and alarm technologies.
• This role collaborates with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure compliance with fire codes and safety standards while identifying hazards and recommending mitigation strategies.
• The engineer provides technical leadership on complex projects, supports proposal development, and mentors junior staff.
• Responsibilities also include quality assurance, site inspections, and producing technical documentation using tools like Revit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent engineering education and technical training.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the evaluation and design of fire protection systems or related building and fire code consultation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities to work both within a team and independently.
• Advanced skills in Revit are strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the International Fire Code, NFPA Standards, and United Facilities Criteria.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related manuals and documents.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.
• Able to generate drawing packages with Revit.
• Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration.
• Able to travel by air and ground, able to climb ladders.
• PE License preferred.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) preferred.
• NICET Certification Level 3 or higher preferred.
• Working experience with the latest releases of listed software:
• Revit (skills need to be at an advanced level)
• Navisworks
• HydraCalc and HydraCAD
• BIM 360
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam Revu

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry from oil and gas & New Energies.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid and or Remote work options are available with this position
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession