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Henderson Engineers

Lead Fire Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

A Lead Fire Engineer in our Walmart Sector designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple ...

hendersonco

Lead Fire Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

A Lead Fire Engineer in our Walmart Sector designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple ...

hendersonco

Lead Fire Engineer

$104K - $138K/yr

A Lead Fire Engineer in our Walmart Sector designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple ...

Pender County, NC

Part Time Fire Engineer D/O

Burgaw, NC · On-site

$26 - $26.23/hr

The Fire Engineer may also perform fire prevention, general facility, public education and other related programs and services. Essential Functions • Drive Emergency apparatus to and from emergency ...

Henderson Engineers

Senior Fire Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

A Senior Fire Engineer in our Business sector designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams ...

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Fire & Gas Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

This position provides fire protection discipline support as part of a multi-discipline engineering and design team by researching, specifying, developing, designing, engineering, or testing of fire ...

Henderson Engineers

$77K - $105K/yr

A Senior Fire Engineer in our Business sector designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams ...

NANA Worley

Fire & Gas Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

This position provides fire protection discipline support as part of a multi-discipline engineering and design team by researching, specifying, developing, designing, engineering, or testing of fire ...

hendersonco

Senior Fire Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

$101K - $139K/yr

A Senior Fire Engineer in our Business sector designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams ...

hendersonco

Senior Fire Engineer

Kansas City, KS

$100K - $138K/yr

A Senior Fire Engineer in our Business sector designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams ...

Giga Energy

Fire Alarm Engineer

What you'll do As Fire Alarm Engineer at Giga, you will provide technical design leadership and expertise for fire alarm systems, detection systems, smoke control systems, and life safety systems ...

KBR

Fire Systems Engineer (Contingency)

Phoenix, AZ

Fire Systems Engineer (Contingency) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense ...

Henderson Engineers

Senior Fire Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

A Senior Fire Engineer in our Business sector designs the most complex advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams ...

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How much do fire engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire engineer in the United States is $82,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire engineer?

Fire Engineers are professionals who apply engineering principles to protect people, property, and the environment from the harmful effects of fire and smoke. They design systems and strategies for fire prevention, detection, and suppression in buildings and other structures. Their responsibilities include assessing fire risks, developing evacuation plans, ensuring compliance with fire codes and regulations, and investigating fire incidents to determine causes. Fire Engineers often work with architects, builders, and emergency services to enhance overall fire safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire engineer?

To thrive as a Fire Engineer, you need a solid background in fire protection engineering, building codes, and risk assessment, typically supported by a degree in engineering and relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or CFPS. Familiarity with fire modeling software, CAD systems, and fire alarm and suppression systems is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help in designing safe structures and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring building safety, code compliance, and effective fire prevention strategies.

How does a fire engineer typically collaborate with architects and construction teams during a building project?

Fire Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety compliance throughout the design and construction phases of a project. They regularly consult with architects to integrate fire protection systems, egress routes, and safety features without compromising the building's aesthetics or functionality. Fire Engineers also work closely with construction teams to ensure fire safety measures are properly implemented and adhere to local codes and regulations. This collaborative approach helps identify potential issues early and ensures the final structure is both safe and compliant.

What is the difference between Fire Engineer vs Fire Safety Officer?

AspectFire EngineerFire Safety Officer
CredentialsFire engineering degree, certifications in fire safety and risk assessmentFire safety training, certifications in fire prevention and safety protocols
Work EnvironmentDesigning fire protection systems, conducting risk assessments, working on construction sitesInspecting premises, enforcing safety regulations, conducting safety drills
Employer & IndustryConstruction firms, engineering consultancies, industrial facilitiesGovernment agencies, corporate safety departments, facilities management

Fire Engineers focus on designing and implementing fire protection systems and conducting risk assessments, often working in construction and industrial settings. Fire Safety Officers primarily enforce safety regulations, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance within various organizations. While both roles require fire safety knowledge, Fire Engineers are more involved in system design, whereas Fire Safety Officers focus on safety enforcement and training.

How do you become a fire engineer?

To become a fire engineer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions and obtaining relevant certifications, such as the NICET certification, can enhance job prospects. Strong knowledge of fire safety codes, engineering principles, and safety tools is essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Fire Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,979 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Lead Fire Engineer

Plano, TX • On-site

Henderson Engineers
Specialized Design Services • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Henderson Engineersexternal

$98K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepares or directs the preparation of design documents, system layouts, drawings, schematics, and specifications.

  • Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion, ensuring quality and adherence to scope, schedule, and cost.

  • Mentors and provides technical guidance to less experienced designers and engineers, and oversees the quality of projects and designs.

Job description

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life - and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
It's What We Do
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.
It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3
Position Summary: A Lead Fire Engineer in our Walmart Sector designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. They train, mentor and provide leadership to design staff which may include directly supervising/managing others. Lead Fire Engineers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations and risk management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
  • Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
  • Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
  • Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
  • Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
  • Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
  • Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision.
  • Makes recommendations on project staffing.
  • May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
  • Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
  • Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
  • Involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices.
  • Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
  • Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
  • Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
  • Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
  • Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
  • Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
  • Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
  • Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
  • Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
  • Identifies and understands emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards.
  • Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.
  • Understands, teaches and applies Henderson's design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks.
  • Responsible for project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.
  • Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
  • According to business need, may be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience or 10 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • PE license required and may be counted toward 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) required.
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
  • Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL, etc.) preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.
  • Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
  • High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
  • Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to also work independently as needed.
  • Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
  • Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Let's Talk Perks
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture
  • Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
  • Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
  • Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
  • Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
  • Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
  • Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits
  • Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
  • Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
  • Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
  • Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)
  • Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
  • Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page.

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