Remote Fire Protection Engineer Jobs
Remote Fire Protection Engineer jobs are open across the US at companies hiring remotely, from entry-level roles at remote-first startups to senior roles on large distributed teams, with employers like Harley Ellis Devereaux, Olsson, and GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION hiring right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Fire Protection Engineer
Federal & Mission-Critical Infrastructure Projects
Remote, Denver, CO | Full-Time Contract | $150,000 + Benefits
Join a High-Impact Federal Engineering Team
We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support complex federal and mission-critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader responsible for fire and life safety systems, code compliance, risk analysis, and infrastructure resilience across high-visibility facilities.This is a long-term contract opportunity offering meaningful project work, leadership exposure, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure programs that directly impact operational continuity and life safety.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,000 annual compensation
- Annual performance incentives
- Sign-on assistance for qualified candidates
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- PTO and paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Career Growth
- Exposure to federal and mission-critical projects
- Leadership opportunities across multidisciplinary teams
- Continuing education and PE support
- Collaborative engineering-focused environment
- Long-term project stability
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire protection engineering reviews and evaluations for complex facilities
- Support fire alarm, suppression, and life safety system design and compliance
- Conduct fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance-based evaluations
- Review construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and field surveys
- Interpret and apply NFPA, UFC, IBC/IFC, and related fire protection codes
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and government stakeholders
- Support life safety planning and hazardous materials assessments
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience
- 3+ years supporting fire alarm and suppression systems
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and federal fire protection criteria
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain Public Trust or Security ClearancePreferred
- Federal facility experience (DoD, VA, GSA, UFC)
- Experience with healthcare or mission-critical facilities
- AutoCAD and fire modeling software experience (FDS, Pathfinder)
- Performance-based fire protection analysis experience
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful federal infrastructure projects while contributing to facility resilience, operational continuity, and life safety initiatives alongside experienced engineering professionals.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a high-impact engineering opportunity with long-term project stability and meaningful technical work, we’d like to hear from you.
Fire Protection Engineer
Federal & Mission-Critical Infrastructure Projects
Remote, Denver, CO | Full-Time Contract | $150,000 + Benefits
Join a High-Impact Federal Engineering Team
We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support complex federal and mission-critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader responsible for fire and life safety systems, code compliance, risk analysis, and infrastructure resilience across high-visibility facilities.This is a long-term contract opportunity offering meaningful project work, leadership exposure, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure programs that directly impact operational continuity and life safety.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,000 annual compensation
- Annual performance incentives
- Sign-on assistance for qualified candidates
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- PTO and paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Career Growth
- Exposure to federal and mission-critical projects
- Leadership opportunities across multidisciplinary teams
- Continuing education and PE support
- Collaborative engineering-focused environment
- Long-term project stability
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fire protection engineering reviews and evaluations for complex facilities
- Support fire alarm, suppression, and life safety system design and compliance
- Conduct fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance-based evaluations
- Review construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and field surveys
- Interpret and apply NFPA, UFC, IBC/IFC, and related fire protection codes
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and government stakeholders
- Support life safety planning and hazardous materials assessments
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience
- 3+ years supporting fire alarm and suppression systems
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and federal fire protection criteria
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain Public Trust or Security ClearancePreferred
- Federal facility experience (DoD, VA, GSA, UFC)
- Experience with healthcare or mission-critical facilities
- AutoCAD and fire modeling software experience (FDS, Pathfinder)
- Performance-based fire protection analysis experience
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful federal infrastructure projects while contributing to facility resilience, operational continuity, and life safety initiatives alongside experienced engineering professionals.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a high-impact engineering opportunity with long-term project stability and meaningful technical work, we’d like to hear from you.
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Who's Hiring
- Harley Ellis Devereaux8
- Olsson2
- GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION1G
- Clear Global Solutions1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate8
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote fire protection engineer jobs.
- 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
Tips for Your Remote Fire Protection Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to code editions
Hiring managers scan for familiarity with NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and IBC editions relevant to their jurisdiction. Call out which code editions you've applied on real projects, not just that you know fire codes generally.
Highlight your PE or EIT status clearly
Many postings require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license. Put your PE or Engineer-in-Training status in your resume header so screeners don't have to hunt for it, and list every state where you hold licensure.
Filter openings by project type, not just title
Fire protection engineering roles vary enormously between healthcare facility work, high-rise design, and industrial hazard analysis. Read the project examples in each posting and apply to roles where your project history actually matches the scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fire protection engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of stamped calculations
Bring or reference hydraulic calculations, fire flow analyses, or egress studies you've produced or reviewed. Concrete deliverables from past projects give interviewers something specific to discuss and set you apart from candidates with similar credentials.
Negotiate around continuing education support
NICET recertification, ICC exam fees, and SFPE chapter membership add up quickly. Ask about employer reimbursement for these before accepting an offer, since many firms budget for it but don't advertise it until you ask.
Remote Fire Protection Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote fire protection engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote fire protection engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote fire protection engineers?
Companies hiring remote fire protection engineers include Harley Ellis Devereaux, Olsson, and GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote fire protection engineer roles.
Can you get a remote fire protection engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote fire protection engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote fire protection engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote fire protection engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote fire protection engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote fire protection engineers?
Most remote fire protection engineer openings sit in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire fire protection engineers remotely most consistently.
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