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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$128K - $171K *

Drive innovation in hybrid-cloud infrastructure as a Staff Operations Engineer. Lead cross-team collaboration, shape technical direction, and enhance system reliability while overseeing complex projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $161K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $194K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $173K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $290K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $153K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $149K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.