Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in construction, government contracting, and aerospace and defense sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level designers to senior project leads. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the majority of postings, where established firms like JENSEN HUGHES, WSP, and Jacobs Engineering maintain active Colorado operations. Passive and active fire suppression system design and code compliance consulting are the most consistently requested specialties. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerJENSEN HUGHES
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring4
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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EMCOR
Fire Protection Sprinkler Technician
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EMCOR
New 22h ago
Fire Protection Sprinkler Technician
EMCOR
Golden, Colorado
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$25 - $48/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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JENSEN HUGHES
Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Fire Alarm Design
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JENSEN HUGHES
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Lead Fire Protection Engineer - Fire Alarm Design
JENSEN HUGHES
Denver, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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JENSEN HUGHES
Associate - Fire Protection Engineering
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Associate - Fire Protection Engineering
JENSEN HUGHES
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$67k - $101k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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Telgian Corporation
Fire Protection Engineer
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Telgian Corporation
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Fire Protection Engineer
Telgian Corporation
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
201-500

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JENSEN HUGHES
Staff Fire Protection Engineer
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JENSEN HUGHES
Added 2mo ago
Staff Fire Protection Engineer
JENSEN HUGHES
Denver, Colorado
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$90k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Fire Protection Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
4 jobs
Golden
1 job
Colorado Springs
1 job
Glenwood Springs
1 job

Fire Protection Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

JENSEN HUGHES
JENSEN HUGHES3 open roles
Telgian Corporation
Telgian Corporation2 open roles
EMCOR
EMCOR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in fire protection engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in NFPA codes and IBC fire and life safety standards
  • Experience designing fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems for commercial or industrial projects
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or hydraulic calculation software used in fire system design
  • Strong written communication skills for producing code compliance reports and construction documents

Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a fire protection engineer in Colorado?

You become a fire protection engineer in Colorado by earning a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a related engineering discipline, then obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Most candidates pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam first, accumulate qualifying experience, then sit for the PE exam. The Society of Fire Protection Engineers credential is widely respected by Colorado employers as an additional qualifier.

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 companies hire fire protection engineers in Colorado?

Colorado fire protection engineer roles are posted by JENSEN HUGHES, Telgian Corporation, and EMCOR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of federal contractors, large construction managers, and defense-adjacent facilities drives consistent demand from both national engineering consultancies and specialized fire protection firms with regional offices in the Denver metro.

Which Colorado cities have the most fire protection engineer jobs?

Denver, Golden, and Colorado Springs have the most fire protection engineer openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because of its dense commercial construction activity and concentration of engineering consulting firms, while Colorado Springs benefits from the large military installations and federal agencies in the region, and Boulder's growing technology and laboratory campuses generate steady demand for specialized fire protection services.

Are there remote fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're limited, since fire protection engineering often requires on-site assessments, field inspections, and coordination with contractors. About 33% of fire protection engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve code review, hydraulic calculations, specification writing, or project management tasks that can be done from an office rather than a job site.

How can I get hired as a fire protection engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a fire protection engineer-in-training or junior fire protection designer role with a large Colorado-based consulting firm, where you support licensed engineers on active projects while accumulating the hours needed for PE licensure. Firms like JENSEN HUGHES, Jensen, and regional mechanical engineering consultancies in the Denver metro regularly bring on new graduates in design support roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before applying and building familiarity with AutoCAD or hydraulic calculation software gives candidates a concrete edge, and experience in mechanical or electrical engineering roles that touched fire systems is a common lateral entry point.

Where can I find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across consulting firms, construction companies, government contractors, and other employers hiring in the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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