Fire Protection Engineer (Remote or Hybrid)

Overview Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Take the first step towards designing your career with Stantec. As a professional services firm we are seeking a Senior Fire Engineer and Code Compliance Specialist to complement our team. This person will work closely with local fire protection specialists as well as our team in Germany. We are better together. Full-time position reporting to the Charlottesville, VA office. We value flexibility—remote or hybrid work options may be available depending on the candidate and role requirements. Your role will include, but not limited to, serving as a technical authority to provide advisory, consultation, and professional judgement regarding fire protection concerns particularly on technically complex fire protection engineering related matters to appropriate individuals and regional management. Responsible for all fire protection matters on assigned complex projects and for assuring that all matters conform to fire protection requirements in client’s policies, regulations, and codes and standards. Ensuring that assigned projects are technically correct for both design and construction and are consistent with the appropriate current practices in the industry; that they are within the technical and administrative constraints of the project and that they are fully coordinated and compatible with other engineering disciplines of the project. Managing fire protection engineering portions of complex new construction or complex renovation projects and incorporate fire protection design practices into all phases of design and construction. Resolving any issues that cannot be resolved by other regional engineers or consultants. Where deficiencies are noted, this individual also directs necessary changes and furnishes assistance required. Performing internal fire protection and life safety review of proposed offered space. Your Key Responsibilities Responsible for large projects of high complexity. Conduct fire/life safety code reviews and analyses. Prepare and present technical reports and presentations. Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors. Participates in client meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating. Help develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities. Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers. Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the engineering group. Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects. Assists with Business Development activities, including proposal development, presentations, etc. Oversees and manages multiple concurrent projects/tasks. Your Capabilities and Credentials Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred. Strong knowledge of fire protection and fire alarm systems. Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule. Participates and collaborates in project team setting with internal and external clients. Strong technical writing, presentation and interpersonal skills. Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD. Experience with CFD modeling software (i.e. FDS, ASCOS) is preferred, but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record Pre-employment drug screen is required for this position Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience. Experience as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) on Federal projects preferred. Must be a fully licensed Fire Protection Engineer in at least one US state or jurisdiction, preferably in the local jurisdiction, by passing the Fire Protection Engineering written examination. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other\'s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Pay Range: • Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 112,300.00 - Max Salary $ 168,500.00 Primary Location: United States | VA | Charlottesville Organization: BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 16/06/2025 04:06:02 Req ID: REQ250000J4 Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec