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Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to join our 4-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Life Safety Systems Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong ...

TSMC

Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to join our 4-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Life Safety Systems Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong ...

Clark Nexsen

Fire Protection Engineer PE

Macon, GA · On-site

Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed * Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned * Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi ...

Clark Nexsen

Fire Protection Engineer PE

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed * Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned * Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi ...

Clark Nexsen

Fire Protection Engineer PE

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

Perform Senior Fire Protection Engineer tasks as directed * Serve in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned * Preparing scope and fee proposals for the fire protection portion of multi ...

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How much do senior fire fighting design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fire fighting design engineer in the United States is $121,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Fire Fighting Design Engineer vs Fire Protection Engineer?

AspectSenior Fire Fighting Design EngineerFire Protection Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like NICET or PE, specialized fire safety trainingEngineering degree, fire safety certifications, licensing often required
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, construction sites, project planningDesign firms, consulting agencies, construction sites
Industry UsageDesigning fire suppression systems, ensuring code complianceAssessing fire risks, system design, safety evaluations

Both roles involve fire safety and system design, but the Senior Fire Fighting Design Engineer typically focuses on advanced system design and project leadership, while the Fire Protection Engineer may have a broader scope including risk assessment and safety analysis. The senior role often requires more experience and specialized certifications.

Is there a high demand for senior fire fighting design engineers?

Senior fire fighting design engineers are in high demand due to increasing safety regulations and the need for specialized fire protection systems in construction and industrial projects. The role often requires knowledge of fire codes, CAD software, and certifications such as NICET or NFPA standards, which contribute to strong employment prospects in the engineering and safety sectors.

What does a senior fire fighting design engineer do in firefighting?

A senior fire fighting design engineer develops and reviews fire protection systems for buildings and facilities, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards. They create detailed plans for sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and suppression systems, often using design software and collaborating with architects and safety teams to ensure effective fire safety solutions.
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Fire Fighting Foam Engineer

Buckeye Fire Equipment

Kings Mountain, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Fire Fighting Foam Engineer

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company Kings Mountain, North Carolina Full-time | On-site (this is not a remote role)

About Buckeye

Buckeye Fire Equipment has been manufacturing fire suppression products for over a century, supplying portable extinguishers, foam concentrates, and pre-engineered systems to distributors and end users across the globe. Our Kings Mountain facility is where our products are engineered, formulated, filled, and tested.

The Role

We are hiring a Fire Fighting Foam Engineer to lead the technical work behind our foam concentrate and foam-based suppression product lines. This is a working engineering position—you will spend meaningful time in the lab and on the production floor, not just at a desk. You will own foam formulation, performance testing, listing and approval work, and continuous improvement of the products we ship.

The industry is in the middle of a generational transition away from fluorinated foams toward fluorine-free (F3) chemistries, and our customers are looking to us to lead them through it. This role sits at the center of that work.

What You'll Do
  • Develop, reformulate, and improve foam concentrates across Class A, Class B, AR-AFFF, and fluorine-free (F3) product lines
  • Run bench-scale formulation work and scale promising candidates through pilot and full production
  • Design and execute performance testing to UL 162, NFPA 11, NFPA 18, and applicable military and international specifications
  • Manage the listing and re-listing process with UL, ULC, FM, and other approval bodies
  • Partner with production, quality, and supply chain on raw material qualification, surfactant sourcing, and batch troubleshooting
  • Support customer technical inquiries, field issues, and application engineering for distributors and AHJs
  • Track regulatory developments (PFAS restrictions, state-level bans, EPA actions, international equivalents) and translate them into product roadmap decisions
  • Contribute to capital projects involving foam proportioning, mixing, filling, and discharge testing equipment
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with fire fighting foam concentrates, fire suppression chemistry, or surfactant/specialty chemical formulation
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 11, NFPA 18, UL 162, and the broader regulatory landscape around PFAS and fluorine-free foam
  • Comfort moving between lab bench, production floor, and outdoor fire test pad—this is not a desk job
  • Strong experimental discipline: you design tests that answer the question, document properly, and can defend the data
  • Direct communicator who works well with operators, technicians, QA, and outside listing agencies
Nice to Have
  • Experience taking a foam product through UL or FM listing
  • Background with mil-spec foam (MIL-PRF-24385 / MIL-PRF-32725) or international equivalents
  • Familiarity with foam proportioning hardware (balanced pressure, around-the-pump, bladder tanks)
  • Prior work in a regulated manufacturing environment with statistical process control
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
How to Apply

Send a resume and a short note about your foam or suppression chemistry background to abower@buckeyef.com or apply through our careers page at buckeyef.com.



Buckeye Fire Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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