Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer (Direct Hire) | $140,000 - $160,000 Are you a skilled Fire Protection Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated industrial environment? Join a team where your expertise in fire protection systems, life safety compliance, and risk management will help safeguard critical operations and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain fire protection programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies. Perform fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Review and approve fire protection system designs, calculations, drawings, and vendor submittals. Oversee inspection, testing, maintenance (ITM), commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection and life safety systems. Support emergency preparedness initiatives, fire prevention programs, and coordination with emergency response teams. Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to internal teams, contractors, and vendors. Drive corrective actions, reliability improvements, and continuous program enhancements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of fire protection engineering experience in industrial, manufacturing, chemical, nuclear, DOE, or other regulated environments. Strong knowledge of fire protection codes, standards, system design, and life safety requirements. Experience reviewing hydraulic calculations, alarm/detection systems, and fire protection drawings. Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance. PE license and experience with special hazard systems are highly preferred. Manufacturing, assembly, high-vacuum systems, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience is a plus. Benefits (vary by client and confirmed at time of offer) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and disability insurance options 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off to support work-life balance Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. #J-18808-Ljbffr