Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Principal / Director of Fire Protection Engineering

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Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

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Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership / Executive

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Industry: Fire Protection Engineering Consultancy

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About the Role

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This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior Fire Protection Engineer who wants more than just project delivery.

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We’re working with a growing fire protection engineering consultancy that is looking to hire a Principal / Director of Fire Protection Engineering to build, lead, and grow a national practice. This role blends technical leadership , client development , and strategic growth , and is ideal for someone who enjoys being both a trusted technical authority and a visible industry leader.

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You’ll have the autonomy to shape the direction of the business, grow client relationships, and build a team — while still staying close enough to the work to ensure technical excellence.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

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• Lead and grow a fire protection engineering practice at a national level
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• Drive business development , including client relationship management, proposal strategy, and market expansion
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• Serve as senior technical authority on complex fire and life safety projects
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• Develop and mentor a team of fire protection engineers
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• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
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• Support long-term strategic planning and revenue growth
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organization
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What We’re Looking For:

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• 12–20+ years of fire protection engineering experience
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• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection (required)
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• Proven experience in business development, client growth, or practice leadership
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• Strong technical background across fire alarm, suppression, life safety, and performance-based design
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• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy, leadership, and delivery
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• Excellent communication and client-facing presence
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Why This Role:

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• Executive-level impact and visibility
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• Fully remote, U.S.-based
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• Opportunity to build and lead a national practice
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• Highly competitive compensation with performance incentives
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• Long-term leadership and equity-style growth potential
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