Fire protection engineers help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure by designing and evaluating systems that prevent, detect, and control fires. Explore vetted Fire Protection Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Depending on the role and industry, fire protection engineers may assess hazards, develop fire safety strategies, design suppression and alarm systems, review building plans, and advise teams on applicable codes and standards. They often collaborate with architects, construction professionals, facility operators, and public agencies to support safe, compliant projects.
Employers commonly seek expertise in fire protection engineering principles, building and life safety codes, hazard analysis, and fire detection or suppression systems. Strong communication, technical writing, project coordination, and problem-solving skills are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer and position; some roles may prefer relevant engineering credentials, industry certifications, or professional licensure.
Fire protection engineers work across sectors such as consulting, construction, manufacturing, commercial real estate, healthcare, energy, and government. Career paths can include fire safety design, code consulting, risk engineering, systems engineering, and technical leadership. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, locations, and compensation.
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Fire Protection Engineer jobs to discover roles that align with your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about salary, benefits, and requirements.
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Remediation Project Engineer - Civil/Environmental
$95K - $115K *
Engage in diverse remediation projects, leading design and implementation efforts while ensuring project success through effective management and client engagement in a collaborative environment...
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Lead the charge in developing innovative missile propulsion solutions, overseeing supplier collaboration, and ensuring performance and safety standards are met. Drive technical planning and execution...
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National Manager I, Power Generation & Transmission
$110K - $130K *
Lead the growth of national Power Generation and Transmission accounts. Develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and drive revenue through collaboration with internal teams and clients...
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Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...
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Lead Proposal Developer - Water & Environment
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Help us lead complex proposals and interviews, enhancing our proposal practices while mentoring colleagues and driving strategic improvements across the organization. Your expertise will shape our app...
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Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy
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Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for renewable energy projects, focusing on design, analysis, and collaboration. Engage with diverse teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance w...
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Take ownership of designing automated systems and robotic equipment for remote operations in radiological environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and perf...
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Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer
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Lead complex substation protection projects, applying advanced design expertise in 12–500 kV systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to engineer solutions that enhance grid safety and support...
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Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
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Principal Product Security Engineer
$229K - $258K *
Lead the charge in shaping product security strategy, driving cross-functional initiatives, and embedding security by design into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance vulnerability...
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Principal Product Security Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining product security by leading cross-functional initiatives, embedding security into engineering workflows, and shaping strategies that enhance risk management across major...
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Platform Site Reliability Engineer
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What does a fire protection engineer do?
A fire protection engineer identifies fire and life-safety risks and helps reduce them through engineering analysis, safety planning, and the design or review of detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
What qualifications are needed for fire protection engineer jobs?
Requirements vary by employer. Many positions seek an engineering background and knowledge of fire safety systems, hazard analysis, and relevant codes. Some employers may prefer professional licensure, certifications, or specialized experience.
Where do fire protection engineers work?
Fire protection engineers may work for engineering consultancies, construction firms, manufacturers, property owners, healthcare organizations, energy companies, or government agencies.
What skills are important for fire protection engineers?
Useful skills include fire and life-safety engineering, code interpretation, risk assessment, technical writing, communication, and project coordination.
Can I find $100,000-plus fire protection engineer jobs on Ladders?
Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search the current listings and review each posting for compensation and qualification details.