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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$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrification solutions. As a Field Application Engineer, you'll lead technical consultations, collaborate with engineers, and ensure ABB products meet proje...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical leadership and drive project specifications by applying expertise in MV/LV switchgear and power distribution solutions across diverse markets, ensuring ABB products meet preferred m...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $241K *

Elevate the safety and fairness of large language models by developing innovative datasets, models, and metrics. Collaborate across teams to enhance content security and contribute to responsible AI p...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $270K *

Drive innovation in AI security by developing solutions that integrate security standards into code generation, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with top talent to elevate AI pr...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $185K *

Drive underwriting excellence by managing referral decisions, enhancing guidelines, and optimizing processes for a growing cyber and technology E&O portfolio, ensuring timely and well-documented outco...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team in the public safety SaaS sector. Drive growth, execute strategic deals, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our market-leading softw...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $117K *

Lead safety initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Develop strategic plans, conduct audits, and provide training to enhance organizational perfo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading the HV overhead switchgear portfolio, driving product strategy, market development, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve profitable growth and enhance utility solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $350K *

Build advanced inference systems to enhance RL research, optimizing throughput and enabling scalable model updates. Collaborate with researchers to balance efficiency and quality in cutting-edge AI ar...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with brokers and clients to drive profitable business through expert underwriting of complex accounts. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building to optimize portfolio performan...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in offensive security by executing infrastructure penetration tests and adversary simulations. Collaborate with clients to enhance security measures while continuously improving method...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $194K *

Drive innovative insurance solutions as a Product Manager, leading product and pricing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure competitive, compliant offerings that meet customer needs while a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring junior engineers, becoming a subject matter expert, and driving innovative projects while ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative envir...

Michigan, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $140K *

Lead the charge in conducting on-site evaluations for niche-market policyholders, developing tailored strategies to mitigate risks, and providing expert consultation across all coverage lines while fo...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $199K *

Lead the infrastructure team to design and implement scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely delivery while managing technical risks and compliance. Drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and shaping governance policies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and drive strategic initia...

Springfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $150K *

Unlock potential by delivering technical solutions and presentations to customers, ensuring their needs are met through collaboration and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic, remote sales engineer...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $234K *

Drive the architecture and development of audio signal processing technology, leading complex engineering efforts and ensuring high-quality, reusable DSP components across multiple product lines...

Framingham, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $135K *

Partner with us to enhance sales growth as a Field Sales Engineer, driving pre- and post-sales initiatives and delivering technology solutions across the region while collaborating with sales and trai...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.