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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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 is looking to hire college students for internships within our Fire Protection Engineering department at many of our locations throughout the United States. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects for clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings of systems or components, according to established standards
- Develops 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 technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
- Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries
- Conduct and document assigned work such as 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
- Perform basic calculations as assigned such as size required means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others
Requirements and Qualifications
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Possess intermediate-level 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 the public
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills
- Possess intermediate-level personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- When applying, please make sure to indicate your #1 and #2 desired locations on the application.
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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.
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 is looking to hire college students for internships within our Fire Protection Engineering department at many of our locations throughout the United States. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects for clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings of systems or components, according to established standards
- Develops 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 technically in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
- Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries
- Conduct and document assigned work such as 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
- Perform basic calculations as assigned such as size required means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others
Requirements and Qualifications
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles or construction technology and practices
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Possess intermediate-level 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 the public
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills
- Possess intermediate-level personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- When applying, please make sure to indicate your #1 and #2 desired locations on the application.
#LI-BG1
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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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, Coffman Engineers, and Telgian Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Westminster, 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 September 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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