Fire Protection Engineer - Dust Hazard Specialist
Location
Remote - United States
Level
Applications Engineer
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$100,000-$155,000
Job Description
Posted on:
May 18, 2026
Fire Protection Engineer – Dust Hazard Specialist
📍 Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation: Competitive, aligned with Lead/Senior Lead levels + profit-sharing
🏢 Industry: Fire Protection Engineering Consultancy
About the Role
We’re recruiting a Fire Protection Engineer with specialized expertise in dust hazard analysis and mitigation to support high-risk industrial and high-tech warehouse environments.
This is a niche role for someone who understands the unique fire and explosion risks associated with combustible dust, and who enjoys applying that expertise to real-world manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Why This Role:
- Highly specialized, in-demand technical niche
- Fully remote role
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior engineering positions
- Opportunity to become a go-to expert within a specialist consultancy
- Profit-sharing and comprehensive benefits
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and support dust hazard analysis (DHA) and mitigation strategies
- Provide fire protection engineering solutions for dust-sensitive industrial environments
- Collaborate with engineering teams and project managers on compliant system designs
- Support projects involving high-tech warehouses and manufacturing facilities
- Apply relevant NFPA standards related to combustible dust and industrial hazards
- Contribute to safe, compliant, and practical solutions for clients
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Fire protection engineering experience with dust hazard analysis and mitigation
- Background in industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environments
- Strong understanding of combustible dust standards and best practices
- Ability to collaborate closely with technical teams
- PE license preferred, depending on seniority
- Experience level flexible depending on expertise depth
