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Software Engineering Manager - Web Interfaces
Ribbit
Burlington, ON
- $170,560 to $185,120 CAD / year
- Full-time
Proficiency in software engineering: you have shipped production web software as a senior engineer and want to continue writing and reviewing code
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RQ11486 – Data Ops/Cloud Data Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
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Senior Principal AI Engineer
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We're looking for an experienced Senior Principal AI Engineer who will bring strategic leadership and deep subject-matter expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI/ML…
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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Wipro
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Data quality, governance, security, and compliance
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Senior Application Engineer - IAM
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Principal AI Engineer, AI DLC Platform
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- Full-time
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Senior Software/Robotics Engineer - Navigation & Planning
Ribbit
Burlington, ON
- $153,920 to $168,480 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Flight Controls Engineer
Ribbit
Burlington, ON
- $153,920 to $168,480 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software/Robotics Engineer - State Estimation
Ribbit
Burlington, ON
- $153,920 to $168,480 CAD / year
- Full-time
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RQ11486 – Data Ops/Cloud Data Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a Senior Data Ops/Cloud Data Engineer with extensive experience in designing, developing, automating, and optimizing complex data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms.…
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RQ11486 – Data Ops/Cloud Data Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a Senior Data Ops/Cloud Data Engineer with extensive experience in designing, developing, automating, and optimizing complex data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms.…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Slingshot Aerospace
Windsor, ON
- Full-time
As a senior member of Space Surveillance Research and Development (R&D) technical staff, you will take a lead role advancing Slingshot’s efforts to accelerate the security, safety, and…
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Senior Data Engineer (Lead)
Punt
Vancouver, BC
- $130,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Security Engineer
7shifts
Saskatoon, SK
- $140,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Security Engineer
7shifts
Toronto, ON
- $140,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Lead Senior Developer
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Quebec, QC · Canada Quebec QC Office
- Full-time
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Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Accenture
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Senior Manager
Accenture
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Assistant Superintendent
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- Full-time
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Software Engineer
PCMI
Canada
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer, AI Solutions
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- Full-time
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Senior BI Platform Operations Engineer
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Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Java Backend & Integration Engineer (Quarkus & XML/XSLT)
K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.
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- Full-time
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Senior Platform Engineer (SRE), AI Solutions
System Soft Technologies
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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HDR

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: A minimum of 10 years with experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Fire Protection Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Manage the fire protection portions of complex projects
Design and review fire protection systems (sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, clean agent, pre-action/special hazard)
Perform code analysis for fire and life safety against the local provincial Building Code and NFPA standards
Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and hydraulic analyses
Independently evaluate, select and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques and procedures to make decisions on a broad range of fire protection issues
Take responsibility for all aspects of the work, including drawings and specifications, meeting schedules and budgets, and directing assigned staff
Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
Conduct site reviews, respond to RFIs, and review contractor shop drawings and submittals
Interpret engineering data for designers and drafters
Check the drawings on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness, and promote the skills of designers and drafters
Monitor the schedule and budgets for assigned projects
Review and summarize applicable codes, and record them for inclusion in the design record
Through the Project Manager, establish contact with the client or appropriate representative to assure continuity and integrity of information received from the client
Visit project sites as requested by the Construction Services Department or as contractually required
Check contract documents and shop drawings, and answer requests for information
Write the fire protection specifications
Support authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) interactions and permit submissions
Contribute to proposals and client communications
Mentor junior designers and EITs

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience in Data Centre, semi-conductor, Healthcare, Science and Technology facilities
Experience with special hazard systems (clean agent, water mist, VESDA/early warning detection)
Revit/BIM coordination experience
Familiarity with FM Global requirements
Construction administration experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years with experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design. This includes experience in: code review and interpretation, life safety, detection systems, suppression systems, and fire alarm systems
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Does programming and is capable of conceptualizing and designing complex systems and projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

Lead fire protection work on complex projects, including designing and reviewing suppression and detection systems, interpreting codes, and preparing drawings, specifications, calculations, and hydraulic analyses. Coordinate with other disciplines and clients, oversee project schedules and budgets, support construction administration and permitting, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, at least 10 years of fire protection and life safety design experience, and a professional engineering license recognized in the position's jurisdiction. Candidates must be able to program and conceptualize and design complex systems; experience with data centers or other specialized facilities, special hazard systems, Revit/BIM, FM Global requirements, and construction administration is preferred.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering
Fire And Life Safety Code Analysis
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standpipe Systems
Fire Pumps
Clean Agent Systems
Pre-Action And Special Hazard Systems
Fire Detection Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Hydraulic Analysis
Revit And BIM Coordination
Construction Administration
Project Management
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Technical Specifications And Drawings
Mentoring

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Keywords

Fire Protection Engineering
Fire And Life Safety
Building Engineering
Data Centers
Semiconductor Facilities
Healthcare Facilities
Science And Technology Facilities
Building Codes
NFPA Standards
Provincial Building Code
Fire Sprinklers
Standpipes
Fire Pumps
Clean Agent Systems
Water Mist
Pre-Action Systems
Special Hazard Systems
VESDA
Early Warning Detection
Fire Alarm Systems
Hydraulic Analysis
Revit
BIM Coordination
FM Global Requirements
Construction Administration
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Permit Submissions
Shop Drawings
Requests For Information
Professional Engineer License

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