Senior Fire Protection Engineer

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer role supports a direct-hire position at an established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm. The focus of the work includes fire protection and life safety system design, code consulting, and leadership across engineering projects for a range of building types.

Role Overview

This position performs fire protection engineering analysis and design for both new construction and existing facilities. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer also evaluates existing systems, interprets building and fire/life safety code requirements, and provides technical consulting and guidance to support compliant, constructible project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection engineering analysis and design for new construction and existing facilities.
• Evaluate existing fire protection systems and recommend improvements for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Design fire suppression, fire detection, fire alarm, and mass notification systems.
• Conduct building, fire, and life safety code analyses and provide technical interpretations.
• Provide fire protection engineering consulting across a variety of building types and occupancies.
• Collaborate with building owners, architects, contractors, engineers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Manage engineering projects from initial consultation through design and completion.
• Oversee project schedules, technical deliverables, client communications, and project requirements.
• Develop technical proposals, qualifications packages, and supporting documentation for business development opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and peer reviews of engineering designs and reports.
• Conduct engineering research and prepare technical documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry events, including the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams in developing practical, constructible, and code-compliant solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering.
• Active Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE) license, obtained through examination and issued by a U.S. state.
• Extensive experience in fire protection system design and life safety consulting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, and life safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience providing engineering consulting services to internal and external clients.
• Experience managing engineering projects, client relationships, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering challenges and develop practical, code-compliant solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% as required.

Preferred Project Experience

• High-rise and commercial buildings
• Multifamily residential developments
• Mission-critical facilities and data centers
• Healthcare and medical facilities
• Higher education and institutional buildings
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• High-piled storage and warehouse facilities
• Assembly and public occupancy buildings
• New construction and existing building renovations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: USD 128,000 - 175,000 per year
• Work Location: In person (Austin, TX onsite)
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) program
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement and leadership development
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Additional Opportunity Details

• Leadership Opportunities: Take ownership of complex fire protection engineering projects and influence technical decisions.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work across commercial, healthcare, industrial, mission-critical, and institutional markets.
• Professional Growth: Expand technical expertise while contributing to project management and business development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary design professionals.
• Meaningful Impact: Design and implement systems that protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure.

Job Location & Sponsorship Note

The role is onsite in Austin, TX. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.