Senior Fire Protection Engineer - New England

INTEGRATED DESIGN & ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is Michael Baker International’s national architecture and engineering business vertical, integrating architecture, engineering, federal planning, and strategic advisory services in support of complex buildings and critical infrastructure programs. With professionals located across the country, IDA serves a broad range of public- and private-sector clients, including federal agencies, defense, aviation, data centers, healthcare, higher education, rail and transit, and industrial markets.

Our integrated approach emphasizes early collaboration across planning, architecture, and core engineering disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection and cybersecurity—supported by advisory services delivered throughout the project lifecycle. Building on Michael Baker International’s more than 85‑year legacy, IDA supports the firm’s long-term growth strategy through technical excellence, informed decision making, and practical solutions focused on high‑performance buildings, intelligent systems, secure digital environments, and critical infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to join our team. The Fire Protection Engineer will be a ‘Doer/Seller’ in the New England region as a client manager.  They will be responsible for project delivery, client satisfaction, and they will be supported by the full MBI fire protection engineering team. 

Projects and clients include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from ‘cradle to grave’. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems. Typical projects and types of systems include fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Industries include Department of Defense (DoD), Data Centers, Industrial and Manufacturing, and commercial clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Business development and client management
• Be responsible for proposal preparation, project budgets and project work schedules  
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design 
• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis 
• Perform on-site system evaluations and perform final system testing 
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines 

Business Development:

• Grow revenue from existing client base through ensuring high quality work product and regular client interactions.
• Attend local industry events to create and maintain networking connections.
• Identify and win new work from new and existing clients.

Client Management:

• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide technical expertise.
• Present project proposals and updates to clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection
• 10+ years professional experience
• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering or related field 
• Experience in fire protection system design including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems 
• Experience in computer generated hydraulic design 
• Knowledge and experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $117,000 to $185,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

The candidate must be located in New England (preference for within 50 miles of our Boston (Waltham), MA or Rocky Hill, CT offices.  Hybrid or flex-remote schedule allowed.  

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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