Stantec

Fire Protection Engineer

Stantec$94K — $137K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and building fire safety strategies.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, NBCC, and NFCC.
  • Experience with sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using software tools.
  • Ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of project deliverables under senior guidance.
  • Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with additional building performance tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design complex fire protection systems for various sectors.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during project development and construction phases.
  • Review project deliverables for adherence to project budgets and schedules.
  • Conduct hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems using designated software.
  • Engage in site visits to assess project requirements and compliance.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health care spending account.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The built environment shapes how communities live, work, and interact. Our Buildings practice brings together multidisciplinary expertise to design safe, resilient, and high-performance environments across Canada and internationally.

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our national fire protection engineering team. In this role, you will plan, design, and deliver complex fire protection systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

This position may be based in either of our Toronto, Ottawa or Markham offices and offers a hybrid work environment combining office collaboration, remote work, and site visits.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Solid knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, mechanical systems, and building fire safety strategies.Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC).

Familiarity with provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across Canada is considered an asset

Experience performing sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using tools such as HydraCAD, HydraCalc, or AutoSprink.

Good understanding of the relationship between engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project development and construction phases.

Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Ability to review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness under senior guidance, while supporting adherence to project budgets and schedules.

Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; exposure to additional building performance tools is considered an asset.

Ability to work effectively with project teams across multiple regions and time zones.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and member in good standing with a provincial or territorial engineering regulatory authority, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions as required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering.
  • Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay Range:
• Lower Mainland - Colombie-Britannique-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annuel

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: 1586 Buildings-CA Quebec BSS-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/05/2026 08:05:28
Req ID: 1005740

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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