Lead Fire Protection Engineer

PAE

Lead Fire Protection Engineer overseeing fire protection systems design and delivery. Manage project teams and client coordination while ensuring quality engineering deliverables and adherence to codes and standards.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,600 - $126,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications
Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
Independently design and plan fire protection system design and layouts
Assemble effective project teams
Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments for the team
Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and fire protection standards (NFPA)
Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
Perform site visits and issues reports
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff
Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
Develop client relationships
Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work or equivalent experience
Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE, CPD)
Requires 7+ years of related work experience
Inspire and motivate staff
Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and able to effectively communicate design options
Strong delegation skills
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC
Revit/AutoCAD
AutoSprink experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection DesignEngineering CalculationsInterdisciplinary CoordinationProject Workplan DevelopmentQuality Management Plan ApplicationSite Visit ReportingCode ComplianceEquipment Selection

Soft Skills

Staff MotivationDelegation SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective Communication

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD)