Materials Science Engineer developing, characterizing, and optimizing innovative smart materials for Smarter Alloys' technologies. Collaborating with scientists and engineers while driving R&D projects.
About the role
- Senior Fire Protection Engineer designing complex fire protection systems for various projects across Canada. Mentoring junior staff and contributing to the technical direction of projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of fire protection systems for building projects, ensuring safety, code compliance, and system performance.
- Perform hydraulic calculations, fire hydrant flow analysis, and system sizing in accordance with NFPA standards and Canadian codes.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentations using BIM, CAD, and related design tools.
- Conduct fire and life safety code analyses and provide technical guidance to project teams and clients.
- Apply advanced engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges where precedent is limited.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of fire protection engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical practices.
- Participate in all phases of project delivery, including concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural professionals.
- Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and sub-contractors.
- Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct field investigations, construction site visits, inspections, and data collection to verify installation quality and design compliance.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
- Supervise assigned staff and develop their skills to strengthen technical capacity and support project delivery.
- Collaborate with regional and national teams to share technical knowledge and maintain consistency in fire protection engineering practices.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on fire protection system projects.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies, design approaches, and industry developments.
- Support proposal preparation, project scoping, and technical documentation for client submissions.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews as required.
- Contribute to identifying and pursuing new project opportunities.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, mechanical systems, and fire safety strategies in buildings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC).
- Familiarity with provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across Canada is considered an asset.
- Experience performing sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using tools such as HydraCAD or HydraCalc.
- Strong understanding of the relationship between engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams through project development and construction phases.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to review the work of others for accuracy and completeness while maintaining project budgets and schedules.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with additional building performance tools is an asset.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple regions.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision plans
- a wellness program
- health care spending account
- wellness spending account
- group registered retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase program
- group tax-free savings account
- life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- short-term/long-term disability plans
- emergency travel benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional membership fee coverage
- paid time off
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