Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec’s Buildings team is focused on delivering integrated design solutions. The team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists and technologists.

We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and coordination of fire and life safety systems across a variety 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.

• 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.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay Transparency:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience and work location.

Benefits

Summary:

Full‑time and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, wellness program, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, AD&D insurance, disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Ten paid holidays per year, vacation 10‑20 days per year, paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program and paid leave in accordance with law.

Primary

Location:

United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-4011 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston BE
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Justification:
New Position
Travel:
No

Schedule:

Full time
Job Posting: 30/01/2026 04:01:45
Req

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.