Stantec

Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fire alarm designfire detection designfire suppression designsmoke control designlife safety system designalternative means of compliance (AMOC)Performance-Based Design (PBD)fire protection engineeringsite fire protection featuresmeans of egress analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationtechnical report writingclient interactionteamworkproblem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor of Science degree in engineering