Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Colorado are open across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Glenwood Springs and other Colorado metros, with employers like JENSEN HUGHES and Western States Fire Protection hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
JENSEN HUGHES has an exciting career opportunity for an Fire Protection Engineer located in our following offices: Austin, TX, Allen, TX, Houston, TX, and/or Denver, CO. This newly created position is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate. In this role, you will provide fire protection consulting services on a client site. You will play a leading role in engaging a team of engineers and specialty consultants in collaborating with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients on a variety of projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, fire protection design, fire alarm/mass notification design, smoke control design, hazardous materials consulting, system commissioning services, and performance-based solution development.
- Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with good professional service practice standards.
- Assist in the resolution of design problems by performing field investigations, research, detailed design work, and/or detailed review of design computations done by others.
- Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.
- Conduct and document basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations.
- Effectively communicate with team members, clients, owners, design teams, and/or other project stakeholders.
- Position may involve some CAD/Revit production and/or reviewing CAD/Revit documents produced by others.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Manage projects including proposal development; scope, schedule, and budget management; resource coordination; deliverable milestone tracking; and client interaction.
- Participate in business development activities including, but not necessarily limited to client outreach, conference attendance, professional organization participation, and/or presentations.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher.
- 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering (compensation and title commensurate with experience).
- Licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Texas preferred.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and/or other project stakeholders.
- Must be local to the Austin, TX, Allen, TX, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO metro areas.
- The ability to travel to job sites in Texas, Colorado and/or surrounding states is required.
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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
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Fire Protection Engineer Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JENSEN HUGHES7

- Western States Fire Protection1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Insurance1
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fire protection engineer jobs across Colorado.
- 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
Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many fire protection engineer jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 8+ fire protection engineer openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Glenwood Springs. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
How much do fire protection engineers make in Colorado?
Fire protection engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $120,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,400 for the lowest 10% to over $178,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Colorado cities have the most fire protection engineer jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Glenwood Springs have the most fire protection engineer openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire fire protection engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring fire protection engineers in Colorado include JENSEN HUGHES and Western States Fire Protection, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 38% of fire protection engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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