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[Remote] Lead Fire Protection Engineer (Remote)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PAE is an engineering and design firm focused on delivering sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems, manage project teams, and ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
  • Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
  • Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
  • Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
  • Independently design and plan fire protection system design and layouts
  • Assemble effective project teams
  • Develop project workplans, tasks, and assignments for the team
  • Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
  • Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and fire protection standards (NFPA)
  • Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
  • Perform site visits and issues reports
  • Provide training, guidance, and mentorship for staff
  • Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
  • Develop client relationships
  • Determine fire protection and plumbing system requirements for various building types
  • Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering for discipline work or equivalent experience
  • Relevant professional credential (i.e., PE, CPD)
  • Requires 7+ years of related work experience
  • Proficient in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
  • Advanced understanding of fire protection design concepts, code knowledge, and able to effectively communicate design options
  • Strong delegation skills
  • Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards including: UPC, IPC, NFPA, and IBC
  • Revit/AutoCAD
  • AutoSprink experience preferred

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
  • Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
  • Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
  • Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
  • Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation

Company Overview

  • PAE provides mechanical and electrical engineering design, technology system design, energy modeling and analysis, and more. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.pae-engineers.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • PAE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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