Senior Fire Protection Project Manager/Engineer

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fire Protection Project Manager/Engineer who will oversee projects from concept through completion, providing technical expertise, client engagement, and project management leadership. This is a client-facing role, requiring strong communication skills, the ability to build long-term client relationships, and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of. We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality. Responsibilities: Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex fire protection engineering projects. Serve as the primary client interface, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships. Manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success. Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design, code compliance, and risk analysis. Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff. Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. 15‘18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management. 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager. Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure. Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS. Strong client-facing skills with a track record of cultivating and growing client relationships. Willingness to travel 10–25% for client and project needs. Regular, predictable attendance is required. Ability to get along and work effectively with others. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Compensation Package: Pay Range: $140,000 - $230,000 (DOE) Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Webuildidaho