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.
$92K - $110K *
Empower safety and reliability by delivering expert fire protection engineering solutions for diverse Navy facilities, ensuring compliance and functionality in fire safety and life-safety systems thro...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape innovative fire protection engineering solutions for critical Navy facilities, ensuring optimal safety and compliance across diverse projects while collaborating with stakeholders and integratin...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Shape innovative fire protection solutions across diverse sectors. Lead teams to deliver cutting-edge designs while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary expert...
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Develop innovative fire protection designs that enhance safety across diverse sectors while leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project excellence from concept to execution...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Champion innovative fire protection solutions that enhance safety and performance across various sectors. Lead and mentor teams while managing intricate designs through every project phase, ensuring c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead fire protection engineering across diverse sectors. Manage projects from design to construction, providing technical leadership and fostering collaboration with multidi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Lead the charge in fire protection engineering, driving innovative solutions from design to construction across diverse sectors and ensuring safety and compliance under your expert guidance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of fire protection engineering across diverse sectors. Lead innovative projects from design through construction, ensuring safety and compliance by collaborating...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading fire protection engineering from design to construction, ensuring compliance and quality across diverse sectors while mentoring teams and collaborating with multi-d...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Innovate fire protection solutions while leading multi-regional teams for diverse projects across various sectors. Drive design initiatives from concept to construction ensuring compliance, quality, a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Drive innovative fire protection engineering services across diverse sectors, leading design teams in creating effective solutions from concept to construction while ensuring quality and collaboration...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Shape the future of fire protection engineering by leading diverse project teams across multiple sectors, delivering innovative and compliant design solutions from concept through construction adminis...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Shape the future of fire protection engineering by leading diverse teams, managing multi-sector projects, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety and performance within the built envir...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Transform project outcomes by leading fire protection engineering teams. Drive innovative designs and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across various sectors, ensuring project excellence and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Lead comprehensive fire protection engineering services across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, high-quality designs from conception through construction...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$100K - $177K *
Lead the charge in fire protection engineering, guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance and quality in delivering innovative...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Pioneer comprehensive fire protection engineering solutions, managing projects and consulting on building/fire codes. Lead diverse teams to develop strategies that enhance safety and compliance, while...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Shape the future of fire protection engineering by managing diverse projects, conducting code reviews, and developing innovative fire safety strategies. Collaborate with clients and design teams to en...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic team of fire protection professionals tackling complex engineering challenges and delivering innovative fire safety solutions through code consulting, system design...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Champion fire protection engineering projects by utilizing your expertise in code consulting, fire suppression design, and analytical problem-solving. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders t...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative fire protection engineering solutions, managing diverse projects while ensuring compliance with building and fire codes. Collaborate with design teams and clie...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Join a dynamic team to manage and implement diverse fire protection engineering projects. Engage in code consulting, system design, and lead client-focused solutions while enhancing safety across vari...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse fire protection engineering projects. Collaborate with clients and teams, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with building codes. Lead strategi...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Partner with us to advance fire protection engineering across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, collaborating with design teams, and leading innovative solutions for code consulting and system de...
1 month ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
$90K - $192K *
Pioneer innovative fire protection strategies by leading engineering projects. Collaborate with design teams and authorities to deliver tailored solutions that ensure compliance. Engage with clients t...
1 month ago
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.