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Fire Protection Engineering Jobs in California, PA

Actalent

Electrical Engineer II

Clairton, PA

Proficiency in electrical engineering and design. * Experience with AutoCAD 2D. * Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). * Experience with ...

Concord Hospitality

Chief Engineer

Washington, PA · On-site

Prior experience in a hotel engineering or maintenance leadership role required. * Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, fire protection, and HVAC operations. * Proven ability to lead ...

American Textile

Industrial Mechanic III - Duq

Duquesne, PA · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

... fire protection systems, HVAC, and waste/recycling management. • Schedules the daily resources based on planned maintenance activities. • Partners with Engineering and Management on project ...

Scalise Industries Corporation

Estimator

Lawrence, PA · On-site

... automation, and fire protection solutions. Our service offerings include regularly scheduled ... Mechanical Engineering Degree or Technical School a plus. * Experience in cost estimating of ...

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How much do fire protection engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire protection engineering in California, PA is $87,132.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,700.00 and $98,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fire Protection Engineering vs Fire Safety Engineering?

AspectFire Protection EngineeringFire Safety Engineering
CredentialsPE license, engineering degreeSimilar certifications, often engineering or safety degrees
Work EnvironmentDesigning systems, code compliance, consultingRisk assessment, safety planning, training
Industry UsageBuildings, industrial facilities, infrastructurePublic safety, emergency planning, compliance
FocusSystem design, code adherence, technical solutionsSafety protocols, human factors, risk mitigation

Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Safety Engineering share overlapping credentials and work environments, but differ mainly in focus. Fire Protection Engineers primarily design fire suppression and detection systems, while Fire Safety Engineers concentrate on safety protocols and risk assessments. Both roles are vital in ensuring safety and compliance in various industries.

Fire Protection Engineering jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fire Protection Engineering job openings in California, PA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,132 per year, or $41.9 per hour.
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Universal Stainless

Bridgeville, PA • On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Universal Stainless rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will direct contractors, coordinate with maintenance and others in the planning and execution of capital projects and related activities. The Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) will also intersect with other members of management and the Corporate Engineer to ensure effective communication to support the performance of this function.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific primary responsibilities are defined by the following, but not limited to;

  • Develops, implements, and maintains capital investment and automation strategies, programs and projects.
  • Designs and implements engineering processes, policies and procedures.
  • Plans and establishes engineering agenda and ensures performance scheduling.
  • Development and management of the engineering project portfolio.
  • Monitoring and control of capital spending.
  • Project plan development including scope, schedule, budget estimate, and risk identification.
  • Responsible for new installation and equipment improvements.
  • Hands on trouble shooting of complex integrated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
  • Designs and implements engineering processes, policies and procedures.
  • Identifies and implements process, equipment and functional improvements to achieve excellence.
  • Plans and establishes engineering schedules and ensures performance to schedule.
  • Set engineering strategies to support business objectives.

Operational

Ensures compliance of all safety requirements by Maintenance employees during outage including, but not limited to:

  • Crane safety.
  • Fire protection.
  • General safety/environmental required activities.
  • LOTO
  • Manages all major outages throughout the plant while coordinating equipment re-builds both on and off site. Coordinates major outage activities with respective planners to minimize downtime.
  • Provides expertise in the principles of root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Good Interpersonal Skills knowing how to be an active listener.
  • Time Management.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Flexibility

Other Responsibilities

  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,).

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Physical and Other Requirements
Ability to safely move around in a plant environment; including but not limited to;

  • Walking, standing bending lifting 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend and sit for long periods of time.

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