Lead fire protection engineer (remote)

Job Details:

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Any PAE Location - Portland, OR
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Job Category: Engineering

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Lead Fire Protection Engineer to work remotely, or in one of our national offices, to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection systems for a variety of building types. In this role, you’ll manage project teams, lead client coordination, and produce high‑quality engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications. You’ll apply advanced knowledge of NFPA and building codes, oversee system design and equipment selection, and perform site visits throughout the project lifecycle. This position also provides leadership through mentoring staff, improving internal standards, and supporting client relationships.

What You'll Do

• 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)

What You Bring

• 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
• Inspire and motivate staff
• 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

What We Offer

Hiring Base Salary Range: $102,600-$126,800 annual. This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay. The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Fine Print

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.