Lead Fire Protection Engineer; Remote

Opportunity

We’re seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to work remotely or in one of our national offices. The role includes overseeing the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for a variety of building types, managing project teams, leading client coordination, and producing high‑quality engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications.

PAE is an engineering and design firm that delivers resilient and efficient building solutions. The firm focuses on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, and sustainable design, and it pursues LEED Platinum and other high‑performance certifications.

• Lead project teams and manage discipline delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare deliverable documents, including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate between external and internal project teams.
• Apply engineering judgment and techniques to complete projects from concept through construction.
• Design and plan fire protection system layouts, including mechanical and plumbing components.
• Assemble and manage effective project teams.
• Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary activities.
• Apply building codes and fire protection standards, including NFPA, IBC, and other relevant codes.
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection.
• Conduct site visits and issue reports.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff.
• Update master specifications and standards, and improve company processes.
• Build client relationships.
• Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types.
• Apply the project quality management plan (QMP).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional credential (e.g., PE, CPD).
• Seven or more years of related work experience.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and effective communication of design options.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards, including UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Auto Sprink experience preferred.

• Hiring base salary range: $117,000–$134,500 per year.
• Eligibility for time and a half overtime pay.

• Employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Annual 401(k) profit‑sharing based on company profit.
• Professional development reimbursements (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.
• Nine paid holidays plus an additional employee‑selected day.
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays, and vacation.

PAE is a JUST label certified company and is committed to ensuring pay scales meet or exceed applicable wage requirements and that all employees performing comparable work are compensated equitably.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. PAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics, disability, or genetic information. PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.