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 4% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with LaBella Associates, Cuhaci Peterson, and Salas O'Brien hiring at this level now.
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At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
- Company Vehicle Gas Card
- Phone Allowance
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com.
Summary/Objective:
Manages day-to-day operations for the new construction fire protection field trade. Provides guidance, supervision, and direction to fire protection staff consisting of journeymen, mechanics, and apprentices/helpers. Ensures safety, job quality, ACI standards, productivity, and customer satisfaction is maintained at every stage regarding fire protection field staff. Strong relationship building skills with management, staff, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee fire protection field manpower to ensure construction efforts on fire protection projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
- Oversee all day-to-day fire protection field personnel transferring from jobs to ensure quality, standards, and productivity
- Ensures that changes and problems are documented and relayed and serves as a team member and leader
- Communicates with Construction team regarding open issues and progress during planning phases and build process
- Focus on quality of output to meet the goals of the vision of the company
- Establish and maintain standards within the department
- Oversee and responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training fire protection employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and brings problems to supervisor, safety or HR
- Oversee total fire protection field trade construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
- Ensures all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are followed by the fire protection field staff
- Maintain fire protection field personnel log and documentation files
- Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Required:
- 6+ years of commercial fire protection supervision and 10+ years of hands-on fire protection trade work and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- Proficiency in fire protection field supervision
- High regard for safety standards with organizational skills
- Extensive knowledge of fire protection system installation
- Eagerness to take on challenges and work through adversity is necessary
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Clean driving record
- Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
- While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
Travel:
- May require travel (typically not overnight)
Preferred:
- OSHA 30 and First Aid/ CPR
- Fire protection Master's License (DPOR)
- Prior military experience
- HS diploma or GED equivalent
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates12

- Cuhaci Peterson4

- Salas O'Brien2

- CHA Consulting2

- AECOM1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
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 LaBella Associates, Cuhaci Peterson, and Salas O'Brien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 4% of senior level fire protection engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.