Practice Lead Fire Protection Engineer
📍 Austin, Texas
A National engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join its Austin office. This role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position while helping to establish and grow a fire protection team within a collaborative and technically driven environment.
Position Overview
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the design and delivery of fire protection and life safety systems across a variety of project types. This individual will serve as a technical expert while also contributing to the growth and development of the fire protection discipline within the office.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design of fire protection systems including fire alarm, sprinkler, and special hazard systems
• Perform and review hydraulic calculations, code analysis, and system layouts in compliance with NFPA, IBC, and local codes
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration including RFIs, submittals, and site coordination
• Serve as a technical resource for fire and life safety systems including smoke control and code compliance
• Coordinate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers
• Contribute to business growth and support the expansion of fire protection services in the Austin market
• Play a key role in building and developing a fire protection team
Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in fire protection engineering within a consulting environment
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required or ability to obtain in Texas
• Strong experience with fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety system design
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and local AHJ requirements
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience building or growing a fire protection team is required
Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary range: $160,000 – $190,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for leadership and long-term career growth
Why Join
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with significant impact
• Ability to help build and shape a growing fire protection practice
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment