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.
Power Systems Study Engineer III
$104K - $130K *
Optimize power system studies for mission-critical projects, collaborating with design teams to conduct analyses and ensure safety compliance. Work independently on complex tasks while supporting proj...
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Unlock a culture of safety by leading regional initiatives, enhancing programs, and mentoring safety professionals. Collaborate with plant leadership to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvem...
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Shape the future of application security by embedding robust practices within the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with developers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in modern applic...
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$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...
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Senior Management Consultant - Local Government
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by evaluating government departments, analyzing workflows, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance service delivery and efficiency across various functions an...
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$133K - $200K *
Innovate your career by leveraging technical expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to deliver F5 solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while achieving sales targets in a dynamic...
1 week ago
$163K - $245K *
Support the sales team by providing technical expertise and solutions for F5 products. Engage with customers to understand their needs, drive sales processes, and deliver world-class service while ach...
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$133K - $200K *
Inspire technical excellence by supporting sales teams with F5 solutions, driving customer engagement, and delivering tailored presentations. Collaborate with internal resources to achieve sales targe...
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Ingénieur(e) en maintien de la circulation
$80K - $95K *
Support the planning and implementation of traffic management for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective traff...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...
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Engineering Manager, Proactive Security - Pods
$193K - $285K *
Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...
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$125K - $150K *
Manage a talented engineering team, driving software development and community collaboration while maintaining high-quality standards and executing on ambitious goals effectively. Engage directly with...
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Air Permitting | Natural Gas | Environmental Permitting Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading environmental permitting for diverse energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and efficiency...
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Senior Electric Transmission Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by leading innovative electric transmission projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and guiding environmental permitting efforts. Engage directly with clients while fost...
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Model Test and Measurement Engineer
$150K - $190K *
Elevate your career by ensuring AI systems perform reliably and transparently. As a key evaluator, you'll validate models, design audits, and provide critical insights that drive improvements and supp...
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$127K - $191K *
Create robust, scalable solutions that enhance user experiences for bank administrators and customers. Lead the charge in system design and architecture while guiding and mentoring peers to elevate co...
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Staff Engineer - QA Automation
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...
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Senior Manager, Sales Development
$150K - $161K *
Empower a dynamic team by leading outbound sales strategies, driving performance, and mentoring managers. Shape best practices and enhance pipeline creation to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced...
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Lead the charge in resource geology by developing geological models and ensuring compliance with international standards. Oversee technical reports and mentor teams while driving business development...
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Drive strategic facility closure projects, ensuring compliance and financial oversight while fostering team collaboration and innovative solutions within environmental regulations...
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Engineering Project/Process Manager (Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies)
$99K - $158K *
Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...
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Professional Education Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing physician education programs that enhance scientific knowledge of cardiovascular therapies and ensure effective learning experiences for healthcare professio...
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$170K - $230K *
Join a team that's enhancing security across products and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering to implement scalable AI-driven solutions, protect client data, and advance our security observab...
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Senior Platform Engineer (FedD202)
$148K - $201K *
Empower application teams by integrating, securing, and deploying software in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across platforms to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure reliable operations, driving i...
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Professional Land Surveyor (Remote)
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Take ownership of a critical role managing survey teams while evaluating project constraints and collaborating with design staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant project completion. Drive growth thr...
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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.