BR+A

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
October 29, 2026

BostonFull Time

Boston, MA, US

30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1217Apply

Salary Range:$120,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables, FL (Miami); Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services.

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Responsibilities

BR+A is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer in our Boston Office. The ideal candidate will have 10-20 years of experience, an engineering degree, be a registered Professional Engineer, and possess the following abilities:

  • Experience designing Fire Protection systems for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Laboratory projects
  • Proficient in Auto CAD and Revit
  • Experience in specification writing
  • Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects
  • Coordinate with other disciplines
  • Develop Hydraulic calculations for sprinklers and standpipes using computer programs
  • Thorough knowledge of NFPA Codes
  • Basic knowledge of Fire Protection systems including wet, dry and specialty systems
  • Understands work planning and manages the design process to the available hours in the work plan
  • Meets with clients and work with contractors
  • Oversees deliverables to and from clients
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Strongly motivated, well organized, shows professional initiative
  • Takes ownership of assignments, works both independently and as part of the project team

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Job Requirements

Position requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • PE License
  • 10-20 years of related experience

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