Senior Fire Protection Engineer

McMillen Jacobs Associates

Kirkland, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Best Practices, Budgeting, Building Codes, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Design, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Fishing, Green Construction, Industry Standards, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Natural Resources, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Kirkland, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer who will oversee projects from concept through completion, providing technical expertise, client engagement, and project management leadership. This is a client-facing role, requiring strong communication skills, the ability to build long-term client relationships, and proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex fire protection engineering projects
Serve as the primary client interface, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships
Manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design, code compliance, and risk analysis
Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
15-18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS
Strong client-facing skills with a track record of cultivating and growing client relationships.
Willingness to travel 10-25% for client and project needs.

Compensation Package:

Pay Range: $160, 000 - $198,000 (DOE)
Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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McMillen Jacobs Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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