Building Science Engineer supporting Stantec’s sustainable engineering and design projects. Conducting building envelope assessments, construction reviews, site visits, and field testing.
About the role
- Senior Fire Protection Engineer designing complex, code-compliant fire protection systems for Stantec’s buildings practice. Leading project delivery, technical quality, and multidisciplinary collaboration across Canada.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and deliver complex fire protection systems for institutional, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
- Lead the design and development of fire protection systems, 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
- Resolve complex technical challenges using advanced engineering judgment
- Develop and improve fire protection engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical practices
- Participate in concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural professionals
- Lead or participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and sub-contractors
- Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct field investigations, site visits, inspections, and data collection
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers, designers, and technicians
- Collaborate with regional and national teams to maintain consistency in fire protection practices
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews
- Stay informed of emerging technologies, design approaches, and industry developments
- Support proposal preparation, project scoping, and technical documentation
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews
- 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 HydraCAD, HydraCalc, or AutoSprink
- Strong understanding of 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 others' work for accuracy and completeness while maintaining project budgets and schedules
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and member in good standing with a provincial or territorial engineering regulatory authority
- Ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions as required
- Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering
- Experience delivering projects in institutional, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments is preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple regions
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- 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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