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Remote Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Round Rock, TX

Efi global

Fire Investigator

Austin, TX · On-site +1

IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire ... a fulltime, remote role . This position is ideal for a selfdirected professional who values ...

VetsEZ

Data Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$113K - $136K/yr

We are currently looking for a Data Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal ... protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

VetsEZ

Data Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Austin, TX · Remote

$113K - $136K/yr

We are currently looking for a Data Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal ... or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Employment ...

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How much do remote fire protection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote fire protection engineer in Round Rock, TX is $92,802.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,400.00 and $104,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote fire protection engineer?

A Remote Fire Protection Engineer designs, evaluates, and implements fire protection systems while working remotely. Their responsibilities include code compliance reviews, fire risk assessments, and system design for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. They collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers using digital tools and virtual communication. This role requires knowledge of fire codes (NFPA, IBC) and strong technical skills. Remote work flexibility allows engineers to support projects across different locations without being on-site.

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

To thrive as a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, you need a degree in fire protection engineering or a related discipline, a solid understanding of fire codes and standards, and experience with system design and analysis. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, hydraulic calculation software, and relevant certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or NICET are highly valued. Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are crucial in a remote setting. These skills ensure effective design, code compliance, and seamless collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams from a distance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote fire protection engineer?

As a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, your daily tasks may include designing fire protection systems, reviewing technical drawings, preparing code compliance reports, and consulting with architects, contractors, or clients via video calls or messaging platforms. You may also perform hydraulic calculations, conduct plan reviews, and provide technical support throughout project phases. Remote teams often collaborate using project management tools, cloud-based file sharing, and regular virtual meetings to ensure cohesive project progress. Effective communication and self-organization are key to maintaining efficiency and quality in a distributed work environment.

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Engineering Manager - Protection and Controls

Electric Power Engineers

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Overview
We are designing the Grid of the future
We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the "grid of the future"!
Responsibilities
Join us in leading the change!
The Protection & Controls Engineering Manager will provide power systems engineering expertise in protection design and coordination analyses on the transmission systems. This will include designing protection system including overcurrent, distance, differential, communication-aided protection, wide area protection coordination. The Transmission System Protection Engineer will also focus on system protection schemes and studies involving generation interconnection protection and NERC PRC compliance ensuring adequate safety and reliability of the bulk electric system.
The successful candidate for this position has a strong background in power systems which includes experience with system protection software and tools, transmission modeling tools, conventional and non-conventional generator protective and ride-through functions, and industry standards and can utilize that background effectively in a fast-paced environment.
How you can make an impact:
  • Perform system protection and coordination studies involving transmission generation interconnection protection schemes
  • Providing guidance and recommendations for system protection philosophies and standards to clients and stakeholders
  • Applying system protection engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission lines and buses, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks, grounding transformers, generators, and communication-assisted protection schemes
  • Performing system modeling and fault analysis for short circuit, equipment duty, relay device coordination studies and root cause analysis
  • NERC PRC compliance verification including PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026 and PRC-027
  • Substation and transmission line design experience is of great interest
  • Developing protective relay and device settings for transmission and sub-transmission systems ranging from 69 kV - 500 kV
  • Review protective relay operations and system outages, identifying system disturbances and providing resolutions to operational control problems
  • Assess data and model quality to ensure successful coordination between protective devices and identify necessary corrections or enhancements
  • Direct and guide clients to operate equipment or modify settings to improve system reliability.
  • Model transmission system elements within planning and operational software to identify expected impacts under various scenarios
  • Communicate challenges, lessons learned, and critical information to team members to ensure operational success
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and develop corresponding modification plans and justification
  • Communicate with a variety of work groups to improve transparency and ensure the overall success of the project
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, flow charts, whitepapers, working papers, and other materials necessary for the continuity and success of the project
  • Develop communication materials and provide status updates to technical leaders, project teams, or affected stakeholder groups
  • Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
  • Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience (bring your passion section.
  • This role will manage/supervise a team

Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required. (Texas, Illinois, or California)
  • 8+ years experience in system protection and control required
  • Strong technical foundation in transmission power systems protection and planning
  • Experience with ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, Powerbase, SEL Quickset, and GE Enervista UR Setup
  • Experience working with SEL equipment, software, and/or developing programming files using SEL Quickset
  • Experience with CYME, Synergi, Windmil/LightTable or other distribution power flow software is an add on
  • Experience with inverter-based power plants is strongly preferred
  • Exposure to transmission protection design guidelines and philosophies is preferred
  • Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE guidelines for designing and studies of transmission system protection
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
  • Communication and Teamwork skills strongly preferred
  • Versatility and ability to adapt to changing priorities

How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
  • Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position is remote US
Travel: Travel will be needed (20%+)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com
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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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