Fire Protection Engineer Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles411+
Top stateTexas
Top employerTelgian Corporation
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type54% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Craig Technologies
Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
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Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
Craig Technologies
Ogden, Utah
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$80k - $114k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Craig Technologies
Senior Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
Craig Technologies
Ogden, Utah
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$114k - $154k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Fire Protection Designer/Project Manager
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Fire Protection Designer/Project Manager
Florian Fire Protection
Indianapolis, Indiana
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

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Pantex Plant
Fire Protection Operations (FPO) Technical Officer
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Pantex Plant
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Fire Protection Operations (FPO) Technical Officer
Pantex Plant
Amarillo, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
High school diploma or GED

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International Fire Protection Inc.
Fire Protection Design Manager
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International Fire Protection Inc.
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Fire Protection Design Manager
International Fire Protection Inc.
Madison, Alabama
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
201-500

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Fire Protection Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Telgian Corporation
    Telgian Corporation17
  • McMillen
    McMillen16
  • JENSEN HUGHES
    JENSEN HUGHES14
  • EMCOR
    EMCOR12
  • LaBella Associates
    LaBella Associates12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services73
  • Construction & Real Estate30
  • Insurance8
  • Technology & Software6
  • Manufacturing3

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 Telgian Corporation, McMillen, and JENSEN HUGHES, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 46% of fire protection engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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