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SOLV Energy

Principal Fire Protection Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$82K - $111K/yr

The Principal Fire Protection Engineer serves as the technical authority and strategic lead for ... This reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the ...

Summit Fire & Security

Inspector (Fire Alarms)

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.75 - $28.25/hr

Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working ... While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire protection manager in Oregon is $52,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,600.00 and $58,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire protection manager?

A Fire Protection Manager is responsible for overseeing fire safety programs, ensuring compliance with fire codes and regulations, and implementing preventive measures to minimize fire risks. They develop emergency response plans, conduct fire drills, and train staff on fire safety procedures. Additionally, they inspect fire protection systems such as alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers to ensure they are functional. Their role is crucial in maintaining a safe environment in buildings, industrial facilities, or large organizations.

What are some typical challenges a fire protection manager faces in their day-to-day work?

Fire Protection Managers often encounter challenges such as keeping up-to-date with ever-changing fire safety regulations and ensuring full compliance across multiple projects or facilities. They must balance training employees, managing budgets for safety systems, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and local fire authorities. Implementing new technologies and updating existing safety systems can also present logistical and technical hurdles. Successfully navigating these challenges requires proactive planning, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous learning in the evolving field of fire safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fire protection manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fire Protection Manager, you need expertise in fire safety codes, risk assessment, project management, and a relevant degree in fire protection engineering, safety management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as NICET, NFPA, or state licensure, along with proficiency in fire modeling software and compliance systems, are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel when coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure that fire protection strategies are both effective and compliant, safeguarding people, property, and organizational assets.

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Infographic showing various Fire Protection Manager job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,864 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Principal Fire Protection Engineer

SOLV Energy

OR • On-site, Remote

$82K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

SOLV Energy rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Principal Fire Protection Engineer serves as the technical authority and strategic lead for fire and life safety systems across utility-scale energy storage, power, and industrial EPC projects. This role ensures that all fire protection systems meet applicable codes, standards, insurance requirements, and client specifications while supporting safe and cost-effective project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Technical Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

  • Provide expert-level guidance on complex fire safety challenges and risk mitigation.

  • Establish company-wide engineering standards, design criteria, and best practices.

  • Lead and actively participate in national fire protection code and standards committees, contributing technical expertise to energy storage fire and life safety codes.

  • Serve as primary technical interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), fire marshals, insurers, and independent engineers on fire and life safety topics while leveraging 3rd party EORs as needed. Travel to attend in-person meetings as required.

Project-level oversight of the BESS fire protection system

  • Develop project-specific basis-of-design documents for fire protection systems.

  • Develop scopes of work, RFPs, and evaluation criteria for 3rd party fire protection engineers-of-record (EOR) firms and equipment vendors.

  • Daily management and oversight of fire protection EORs, including design deliverable schedules and engineering budgets.

  • QA/QC of 3rd party work products (Hazard Mitigation Analysis, Emergency Response Plan, Fire Alarm Design, etc.) to ensure consistency with industry standards, SOLV standards, OEM Requirements, and project requirements.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines (primarily electrical and SCADA) to ensure design consistency and project efficiency.

  • Support the fire protection design optimization for cost, performance, and constructability.

  • Provide technical support during fire system testing and commissioning.

Leadership

  • Lead engagement with Owners as needed to answer relevant questions around fire protection design and strategy.

  • Provide technical training to the larger SOLV team as needed.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • 10+ years of fire protection engineering experience with at least 2 years of energy infrastructure experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) from an accredited institution.

  • A license (P.E.) in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred.

  • Proven experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including fire marshals and code officials, to secure approvals, ensure regulatory compliance, and successfully navigate permitting, design review, and inspection processes for complex fire protection systems.

  • Advanced understanding of fire protection engineering principles.

  • Demonstrated experience managing or reviewing work by external engineering consultants, owner's engineers, or peer review on complex projects.

  • Working knowledge of applicable building codes (NFPA, IBC, UL 9540/9540A, UL855 etc.), engineering principles, and industry best practices

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

  • Proven ability to work across disciplines and time zones, and to manage multiple consultant contracts and deliverables in parallel.

  • Commitment to safety

  • Strong sense of urgency

  • Strong communication and project coordination skills

  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$144,963.00 - $173,956.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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