Principal Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Principal Fire Protection Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership and oversight for our building and infrastructure projects. You will serve as the primary engineering authority for complex fire safety systems, ensuring that every design is not only code-compliant but also optimized for safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
This is a senior-level position for a licensed professional who is ready to lead. You will be responsible for the full design lifecycle-from conceptual calculations and code analysis to final commissioning. You will manage the technical output of your design team, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers, and represent our technical excellence to clients on projects worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design Authority
• System Engineering: Architect and design high-performance fire protection and life safety systems, including automatic sprinklers, special hazard suppression, fire pumps, and sophisticated alarm/mass notification systems.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform and approve complex hydraulic calculations and water supply analyses to ensure system performance under emergency conditions.
• Code Advocacy: Conduct thorough building/life safety code analyses. Translate complex regulatory requirements (NFPA/ICC) into practical, constructible design solutions.
Project & Team Governance
• Design Oversight: Lead and direct the work of junior engineers and design staff. Ensure the technical accuracy, clarity, and quality of all drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering teams to integrate fire protection requirements into the broader project scope.
• Global Support: Travel to project sites internationally (approx. 10-15%) to support design validation, construction oversight, and final system commissioning.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience Baseline: Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in fire protection systems design and engineering.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License (Fire Protection specialty) is highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of NFPA and International Building/Fire Codes.
Preferred Attributes
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills; the ability to act as the "subject matter expert" in project coordination meetings.
• A proactive, consultative mindset-you provide solutions that support the architect's vision while maintaining an uncompromising standard for safety.
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Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Perry
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Houston, TX