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Fire Protection Engineer jobs are open across construction, government, consulting, and manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in fire suppression systems, life safety code compliance, and hazard analysis. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Direct Hire | $110,000–$155,000 DOE | Lexington, KY / Remote Flexibility | Leadership Opportunity
Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established fire protection contractor entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.
This is more than a traditional Project Manager position. Our client is looking for an experienced fire protection professional who wants to play a meaningful role in building a stronger operation, developing a team, and helping shape the future of a growing branch.
With new leadership, a renewed vision, and a commitment to building a strong team and company culture, this is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving operations, and making a lasting impact.
Remote and hybrid arrangements are available for the right candidate, with flexibility around an initial on-site transition period in Lexington, KY. Temporary housing assistance or relocation support may be available.
What You'll Do
- Manage multiple commercial and industrial fire protection projects from award through completion
- Oversee project budgets, scheduling, manpower, materials, and profitability
- Coordinate with sprinkler designers, field supervisors, foremen, general contractors, and customers
- Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and procurement
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction
- Help develop processes, improve operational efficiency, and establish a strong foundation for continued growth
- Work closely with branch leadership to help build a high-performing team and positive company culture
What We're Looking For
- 5–10+ years of experience in the fire protection industry, with proven project management experience
- Strong background managing multiple commercial or industrial fire sprinkler projects simultaneously
- Experience with union fire protection contractors preferred
- Solid understanding of fire sprinkler systems, installation practices, project financials, and field operations
- Ability to independently manage projects and deliver results from day one
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in helping build and develop a team, strengthen operations, and contribute to long-term growth
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$155,000, depending on experience
- Remote or hybrid work flexibility for qualified candidates
- Company vehicle
- Generous, flexible PTO policy
- Full technology setup to support your work
- Temporary housing and/or relocation assistance may be available
- Direct-hire, long-term career opportunity
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership and influence the direction of a growing operation
Why Consider This Opportunity?
If you're an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager who enjoys more than simply managing projects, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is looking for someone who wants to be part of building something — someone excited about developing a team, establishing a strong culture, improving operations, and having a real voice in how the branch moves forward.
Whether you're local to Kentucky or an experienced fire protection professional elsewhere in the country, we'd welcome a conversation about how this opportunity could work for you.
Apply today to learn more about the role, leadership vision, and flexible work arrangements.
Direct Hire | $110,000–$155,000 DOE | Lexington, KY / Remote Flexibility | Leadership Opportunity
Skilled Trades Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established fire protection contractor entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation.
This is more than a traditional Project Manager position. Our client is looking for an experienced fire protection professional who wants to play a meaningful role in building a stronger operation, developing a team, and helping shape the future of a growing branch.
With new leadership, a renewed vision, and a commitment to building a strong team and company culture, this is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving operations, and making a lasting impact.
Remote and hybrid arrangements are available for the right candidate, with flexibility around an initial on-site transition period in Lexington, KY. Temporary housing assistance or relocation support may be available.
What You'll Do
- Manage multiple commercial and industrial fire protection projects from award through completion
- Oversee project budgets, scheduling, manpower, materials, and profitability
- Coordinate with sprinkler designers, field supervisors, foremen, general contractors, and customers
- Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and procurement
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction
- Help develop processes, improve operational efficiency, and establish a strong foundation for continued growth
- Work closely with branch leadership to help build a high-performing team and positive company culture
What We're Looking For
- 5–10+ years of experience in the fire protection industry, with proven project management experience
- Strong background managing multiple commercial or industrial fire sprinkler projects simultaneously
- Experience with union fire protection contractors preferred
- Solid understanding of fire sprinkler systems, installation practices, project financials, and field operations
- Ability to independently manage projects and deliver results from day one
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in helping build and develop a team, strengthen operations, and contribute to long-term growth
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$155,000, depending on experience
- Remote or hybrid work flexibility for qualified candidates
- Company vehicle
- Generous, flexible PTO policy
- Full technology setup to support your work
- Temporary housing and/or relocation assistance may be available
- Direct-hire, long-term career opportunity
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership and influence the direction of a growing operation
Why Consider This Opportunity?
If you're an experienced Fire Protection Project Manager who enjoys more than simply managing projects, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is looking for someone who wants to be part of building something — someone excited about developing a team, establishing a strong culture, improving operations, and having a real voice in how the branch moves forward.
Whether you're local to Kentucky or an experienced fire protection professional elsewhere in the country, we'd welcome a conversation about how this opportunity could work for you.
Apply today to learn more about the role, leadership vision, and flexible work arrangements.
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Who's Hiring
- EMCOR17
- JENSEN HUGHES17
- Telgian Corporation16
- Jacobs15
- Coffman Engineers14
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services44
- Construction & Real Estate18
- Insurance8
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Consumer Goods2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fire protection engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and applicable life safety standards
- Experience designing fire suppression, detection, or alarm systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status
- Proficiency with hydraulic calculation software such as HydraCALC or SprinkCALC
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit for fire protection system drawings and documentation
Tips for Your Fire Protection Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to code editions
Hiring managers scan for familiarity with NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and IBC editions relevant to their jurisdiction. Call out which code editions you've applied on real projects, not just that you know fire codes generally.
Highlight your PE or EIT status clearly
Many postings require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license. Put your PE or Engineer-in-Training status in your resume header so screeners don't have to hunt for it, and list every state where you hold licensure.
Filter openings by project type, not just title
Fire protection engineering roles vary enormously between healthcare facility work, high-rise design, and industrial hazard analysis. Read the project examples in each posting and apply to roles where your project history actually matches the scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fire protection engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of stamped calculations
Bring or reference hydraulic calculations, fire flow analyses, or egress studies you've produced or reviewed. Concrete deliverables from past projects give interviewers something specific to discuss and set you apart from candidates with similar credentials.
Negotiate around continuing education support
NICET recertification, ICC exam fees, and SFPE chapter membership add up quickly. Ask about employer reimbursement for these before accepting an offer, since many firms budget for it but don't advertise it until you ask.
Fire Protection Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fire protection engineers?
The companies hiring the most fire protection engineers right now include EMCOR, JENSEN HUGHES, and Telgian Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at engineering consulting firms, federal contractors, and large construction companies managing commercial or institutional projects.
How many fire protection engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of fire protection engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field-inspection requirements that keep most roles site-dependent. Code review, report writing, and plan review work within consulting firms tends to offer the most flexibility for remote arrangements.
How do you become a fire protection engineer?
You typically start by earning a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a related engineering discipline. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam earns you EIT status, and accruing supervised work experience on fire protection projects positions you to sit for the Professional Engineer exam. Earning NICET certification in fire alarm or sprinkler systems strengthens your candidacy at the entry and mid levels.
Can you get a fire protection engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level fire protection engineer roles exist at consulting firms and engineering contractors who expect to train new graduates. Internship experience doing hydraulic calculations or assisting with plan reviews, combined with EIT status, makes you competitive. Applying to firms with structured mentorship programs or apprenticeship pipelines gives you the clearest path into the field without a lengthy work history.
What does the fire protection engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screening call, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past project work, explain code decisions you made, and may solve a short hydraulic or egress calculation problem. A final round with senior engineers or project managers often focuses on your approach to code interpretation, client communication, and how you handle conflicting requirements across jurisdictions.
Where can I find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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