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About the role

  • Fire protection specialist designing suppression and alarm systems for AtkinsRéalis’ Canadian infrastructure projects. Preparing engineering studies, technical reports, and compliance documentation across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of fire suppression and fire alarm systems
  • Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports
  • Develop fire protection engineering studies, system narratives, and compliance documentation
  • Participate in field reviews, inspections, on-site engineering testing, and commissioning activities
  • Coordinate fire protection scope with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams
  • Represent AtkinsRéalis’ fire protection discipline in discussions with clients, regulators, project partners, and other stakeholders
  • Provide technical leadership on complex multidisciplinary projects for senior-level candidates
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, specialists, and technologists for senior-level candidates
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the fire protection team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, or related discipline
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or membership with a recognized engineering or technical association is an asset
  • 5–10 years of experience in fire protection engineering
  • Experience independently preparing technical reports with minimal guidance from senior team members
  • Experience in nuclear fire protection engineering is an asset
  • Familiarity with CSA standards, including CSA N293 and N393, is an asset
  • Working knowledge of the NBCC, NFCC, provincial codes, and applicable UL, NFPA, CSA, and CAN/ULC standards
  • Hands-on experience applying NFPA 13, 14, 15, 20, and 24 is required
  • UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification for CAN/ULC-S1001 is an asset
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders
  • Ability to manage differing viewpoints, present sound engineering positions, collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams, and maintain a professional, solution-focused approach
  • Proficiency in CADD, Revit, AutoSPRINK, and/or HydraCAD
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain federal security clearance
  • Valid driver’s license

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Employee recognition
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Generous time-off policies
  • Accommodation provided upon request throughout recruitment and hiring as required by company policy and AODA

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$90,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteOttawaCanada

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