The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the design work on multi-discipline projects and lead the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm ...

120 Burns Mcdonnell Senior Fire Protection Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the design work on multi-discipline projects and lead the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm ...
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Description The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm ...
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Description The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm ...
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke ...
Staff Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
The Staff Fire Protection Engineer will perform the design work on multi-discipline projects and prepare comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$103K - $135K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects, construction ... Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$103K - $135K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects, construction ... Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage ...
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction ... The Senior Plumbing Engineer will lead plumbing design project teams to create world class designs ...
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction ... The Senior Plumbing Engineer will lead plumbing design project teams to create world class designs ...
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting ... The Senior Plumbing Engineer will lead plumbing design project teams to create world class designs ...
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Burns & McDonnell's Mission Critical team was ranked #2 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting ... The Senior Plumbing Engineer will lead plumbing design project teams to create world class designs ...
Senior Energy Storage Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$135K - $230K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is searching for well-rounded and driven senior level Electrical Engineers with a ... protective relaying and associated systems design and construction administration. * Software ...
Senior Energy Storage Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$135K - $230K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is searching for well-rounded and driven senior level Electrical Engineers with a ... protective relaying and associated systems design and construction administration. * Software ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$103K - $135K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects ... Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$103K - $135K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects ... Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $133K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 8,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $133K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 8,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Senior Project Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Midwest Region)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $124K/yr
Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company, with regional and ...
Senior Project Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Midwest Region)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $124K/yr
Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company, with regional and ...
Staff Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects ... Update project construction documentation provided by senior engineers. Coordinate and verify ...
Staff Plumbing Engineer - Mission Critical
Columbus, OH · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects ... Update project construction documentation provided by senior engineers. Coordinate and verify ...
Senior Architect - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and ...
Senior Architect - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Senior Architect - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country ...
Senior Architect - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country ...
Description - External Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers ... Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior ...
Description - External Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers ... Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 10,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout ...
Ohio Water Market Leader - Water (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
Burns & McDonnell's rapidly growing national Water Practice is in search of an entrepreneurial and ... Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited ...
Ohio Water Market Leader - Water (Columbus)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
Burns & McDonnell's rapidly growing national Water Practice is in search of an entrepreneurial and ... Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited ...
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and ...
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company made up of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and ...
Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer - Mission Critical (Multiple Locations)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$110K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country ...
Computational Fluid Dynamic Engineer - Mission Critical (Multiple Locations)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$110K/yr
Description Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country ...
Burns & McDonnell Jobs Information
Do workers at Burns & McDonnell get paid breaks?
47% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Does Burns & McDonnell pay people when they’re sick?
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
At Burns & McDonnell, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
71% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Burns & McDonnell affordable enough for their workers?
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Burns & McDonnell?
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Do workers at Burns & McDonnell worry about hours?
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do Burns & McDonnell workers get to choose the shifts they work?
73% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
How easy is it for Burns & McDonnell workers to change shifts?
95% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Burns & McDonnell?
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do Burns & McDonnell managers change schedules at the last minute?
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do jobs at Burns & McDonnell spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Burns & McDonnell?
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is a Burns & McDonnell job good for students?
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Is working at Burns & McDonnell good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Burns & McDonnell feel treated with respect by their managers?
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Burns & McDonnell get to take their breaks without interruption?
91% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Burns & McDonnell?
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Burns & McDonnell enjoy their jobs?
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Burns & McDonnell recommend working with their team?
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Burns & McDonnell?
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Burns & McDonnell?
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people think Burns & McDonnell’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
55% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Burns & McDonnell is doing?
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Columbus, OH • On-site
Full-time
Re-posted 10 days ago
Burns & McDonnell rating
8.7
Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
3rd of 80 rated construction
Job description
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will lead the design work on multi-discipline projects and lead the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and life safety. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
- Lead the design, specification, and multi-discipline coordination of the following fire protection systems: Wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam/water fire suppression systems. Fire water supply infrastructure including fire water storage tanks, fire pumps, underground and aboveground distribution piping and associated appurtenances. Outdoor fire suppression systems including monitors, spray systems, and exposure protection systems. Addressable and non-addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems including initiation devices, supervision devices, and audible and visual notification appliances. Releasing systems for pre-action, foam/water, and clean agent systems.
- Quality review the fire protection calculations including the hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
- Lead the evaluation of building and life safety requirements including building area and height limitations, building construction types, fire resistive assemblies and opening protections, occupancy classifications, hazards, building egress, and active and passive smoke management systems.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, review of contractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections, and testing of fire protection systems.
- Lead project teams to perform site evaluations and documentation of existing fire protection systems.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
- Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Manage the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the fire protection practice.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years fire protection engineering experience. Required or.
- Bachelor Degree in Fire Protection or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years fire protection engineering experience. Required or.
- Master Degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 6 years fire protection engineering experience. Required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Expert knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Ability to lead project/discipline design teams.
- Expert in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access authorization to facilities and data of existing and potential clients, including, but not limited to DOE, aerospace, military, food and consumer product manufacturers, pharmaceutical, laboratories, and others necessary to perform work.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.
- NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred or
- NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred or.
- NICET certification in Special Hazard Systems (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Preferred.
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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Kansas City, MO, US
Year founded
1898