Fire Protection Engineer Jobs

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.

What Fire Protection Engineers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Fire Protection Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$121K - $208K *

Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security posture through hands-on penetration testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Mentor...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

Hartford, CTRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate engineering success by partnering with leadership to drive strategic execution, fostering alignment across teams, and leveraging data-driven insights for impactful decision-making in a dynamic...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

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United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Transform your career by combining technical expertise with sales acumen. Engage directly with customers to solve equipment challenges, enhance performance, and drive business growth across a defined...

Greenville, SCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $289K *

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United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $130K *

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Anaheim, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through advanced EMT modeling and power system studies. Collaborate with leadership to deliver innovative solutions and provide expert guidance to clien...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering excellence by leading high-performing teams in building and modernizing enterprise applications. Drive technical strategy, foster innovation, and ens...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $132K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead electrical controls projects, optimizing production processes and enhancing safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managi...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead design and execution of cutting-edge Solar and Battery Storage projects while mentoring peers and driving t...

Bedminster, NJRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee security initiatives across IT, AI, and cloud environments. Collaborate with engineers and R&D to enhance compliance, automate processes, and drive secure solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Shape the future of AI security by building and scaling cutting-edge threat intelligence programs that safeguard critical infrastructure from advanced attackers. Collaborate with experts to drive inno...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert epidemiological insights into occupational exposures for military aviation and firefighter data sets, driving impactful research and analysis to enhance safety...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in cloud operations, driving reliability and automation. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and enhance mission-critical services for government cl...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a fire protection engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Search the current listings and review each posting for compensation and qualification details.