Senior Level Fire Protection Engineer Jobs
Senior level fire protection engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, project outcomes, and the junior staff who execute the work. The majority of openings are 35% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with Jensen Hughes, LaBella Associates, and Cuhaci Peterson hiring at this level now.
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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 seeking an experienced Fire Protection Consultant in the Pacific Northwest, ideally near Portland, Oregon or Bellevue, Washington. We are looking for highly motivated, experienced individuals to work in all aspects of fire protection engineering, including building and fire code consulting, fire protection systems, and fire protection strategies.
The successful applicant will have experience in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus on Building Code and Fire Code consulting. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams. The candidate will be responsible for the review and implementation of fire protection strategies and will coordinate on all matters with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
- Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
- Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
- Support business development and client relationship management efforts in the sub-region (10-20% of role). Senior consultants are anticipated to foster a "seller doer" mentality.
Requirements and Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in any of the following areas: code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer license, NICET certification, or equivalent required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven project management experience.
- Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
- Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
- Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
- Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.
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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 seeking an experienced Fire Protection Consultant in the Pacific Northwest, ideally near Portland, Oregon or Bellevue, Washington. We are looking for highly motivated, experienced individuals to work in all aspects of fire protection engineering, including building and fire code consulting, fire protection systems, and fire protection strategies.
The successful applicant will have experience in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus on Building Code and Fire Code consulting. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams. The candidate will be responsible for the review and implementation of fire protection strategies and will coordinate on all matters with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
- Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
- Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
- Support business development and client relationship management efforts in the sub-region (10-20% of role). Senior consultants are anticipated to foster a "seller doer" mentality.
Requirements and Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in any of the following areas: code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer license, NICET certification, or equivalent required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven project management experience.
- Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
- Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
- Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
- Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.
#LI-KS1
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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Who's Hiring
- Jensen Hughes12
- LaBella Associates12
- Cuhaci Peterson6
- McMillen3M
- Olsson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services39
- Construction & Real Estate17
- Manufacturing1
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
Senior Level Fire Protection Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level fire protection engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who can own a project from concept through construction documents without close supervision. Demonstrating experience leading code compliance reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating directly with architects and AHJs gives candidates a clear edge. Professional registration as a PE or credentials like NICET Level IV strengthen your profile considerably at the senior stage.
Which companies hire senior level fire protection engineers?
Companies hiring senior level fire protection engineers right now include Jensen Hughes, LaBella Associates, and Cuhaci Peterson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large engineering and design firms, federal contractors, and major industrial or institutional owners who need experienced engineers to lead complex fire and life safety scopes.
Are there remote senior level fire protection engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by project type and employer. About 35% of senior level fire protection engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with design and consulting roles offering the most flexibility. Roles tied to construction administration, site inspections, or AHJ coordination typically require some in-person presence.
What makes a fire protection engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope, not just years on the job. At this stage, engineers lead full project deliverables, make independent technical decisions on suppression systems, detection, and egress design, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and code authorities. Mentoring junior staff and reviewing others' work are standard expectations, not occasional duties.
Which industries hire the most senior level fire protection engineers?
Senior Level fire protection engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their projects, whether federal facilities, data centers, healthcare campuses, or industrial plants, carry complex code requirements and high liability that demand experienced engineers with independent judgment.