Senior Fire Protection Specialist Job Kitchener area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

About the role:

As a Senior Fire Protection Specialist you will provide expert fire protection engineering leadership to support the design, evaluation, and implementation of systems and strategies that safeguard life and property. You will apply advanced fire science, performance‑based design principles, and code expertise to complex buildings, industrial facilities, and specialty environments. This role involves technical design, client consultation, regulatory engagement, and oversight from concept development through commissioning and operations.

You will report to the Director, Fire Protection and be located at Kitchener, Ontario
. This position will be offered as a hybrid role. Employees working in hybrid roles are expected to work onsite at our Kitchener, Ontario office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead performance‑based fire protection design analyses, including fire modeling, egress calculations, code compliance evaluations, and consultation with Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Develop detailed fire protection system designs, including passive and active systems, equipment specifications, calculations, system narratives, and construction documentation

Review shop drawings, conduct construction oversight, inspections, field surveys, and acceptance testing for life safety systems

Evaluate existing facilities through fire hazard, life safety, and code compliance assessments and develop remediation strategies

Provide technical guidance, reporting, training, and emergency on‑call engineering support for fire protection and life safety systems

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 to
10 + years of related professional experience
, including at least 5 years providing fire protection engineering or consulting services

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Mechanical, or related discipline)
OR a college diploma or degree in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or Building Design Technology

Licensed by PEO, OAA, or an equivalent professional regulatory body

Demonstrated expertise in performance‑based fire safety design, fire modeling, life safety analysis, and interpretation of fire and building codes and standards

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $86,800 to $108,500 per year
.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need
.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays

We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada

We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program