MEP Fire Protection Discipline Manager (PE Required)
Houston, TX | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
About the Opportunity
PTS Advance is partnering with a leading MEP consulting engineering firm to identify a Fire Protection Discipline Manager to lead and expand their Houston practice.
This is a high-visibility leadership role where you’ll have the autonomy to build a team, drive strategy, and lead complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, commercial, mission critical, and institutional sectors.
If you’re a licensed PE with a passion for leadership, client engagement, and growing a fire protection discipline—this is your chance to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and grow the Fire Protection discipline within the Houston office
- Manage and mentor a team of Fire Protection Engineers and designers
- Oversee design and delivery of fire/life safety systems (sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard systems)
- Serve as a technical expert and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, and local codes
- Partner with internal MEP teams and external clients to deliver integrated solutions
- Support business development, client relationships, and project pursuits
- Drive quality, innovation, and best practices across projects
What We’re Looking For
- PE (Professional Engineer) license required (Texas strongly preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in Fire Protection / Fire & Life Safety Engineering
- Background in MEP consulting / AEC environment
- Proven leadership experience (Discipline Lead, Manager, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and life safety systems
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and fire protection design tools
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Why This Role Stands Out
- Build & lead your own discipline within a growing office
- Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects
- Join a firm with a strong reputation and growth trajectory in Texas
- Competitive compensation + bonus + full benefits
- Clear path to Director / Principal-level leadership
