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Stantec · 1 month ago

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Stantec is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and coordination of fire and life safety systems across various projects. The role involves technical design, strategic consulting, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure code compliance and client satisfaction.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and oversee fire alarm, fire suppression, and related life safety systems for new construction, renovations, and critical facility projects

Develop, review, and interpret life safety plans while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Provide expertise in building codes, fire codes, and life safety standards and offer guidance on code compliance strategies

Collaborate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to integrate fire protection solutions into overall project designs

Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, insurance representatives, building owners, and other stakeholders to facilitate approvals and resolve technical issues

Develop fire protection site features including fire department access, water supply evaluations, and site hazard mitigation strategies

Communicate effectively with clients and prepare technical reports, findings, and recommendations

Perform engineering analyses including smoke control and smoke management modeling, egress evaluations, and fire hazard assessments

Develop and justify alternative means and methods including performance-based design solutions

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseFire suppression designFire alarm designLife safety systemsRevitAutoCADBuilding codes knowledgeFire codes knowledgeComputational modeling toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationTechnical report writing

Required

Professional Engineer (PE) License, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering

Demonstrated experience with fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety system design and review

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection modeling or computational tools

Strong understanding of adopted building codes, fire codes, and government standards, including DoD, VA, and GSA requirements

Working knowledge of ICC and NFPA codes and standards and their application across various building types

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and technical teams

Willingness to travel up to 15% as project needs require

10+ years of relevant fire protection engineering experience in design, consulting, or related technical roles

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Preferred

Experience in Healthcare, Mission Critical, and/or Semiconductor facilities

Advanced expertise in computational modeling tools such as smoke control software, egress modeling, or fire dynamics simulation

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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