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Smith + Andersen

Fire Protection Engineer

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

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Pay: Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

Role: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Vancouver office of Smith and Andersen is currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our Mechanical team. You’re all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. When others work with you, they know that deadlines won’t slip and details won’t get missed. As a natural leader, you’re happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

Competitive salary
Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
Purchase Time off Program
Transit Subsidy Program
Wide variety of community and social events
Great Place to Work-Certified™
Best Workplaces™ in Canada
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™

What You’ll Do

Is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia and capable of taking professional responsibility for fire protection design and signing and sealing all fire protection related documents.
Fully understands fire protection Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Prepares, or assists Principal-in-charge or PM with, the development of fire protection system concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
Reviews and manages the fire protection design in terms of construction budgets and is able, at a high level, to warn of decisions that will exceed available budget.
Ensures proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
Responsible for reviewing all fire protection deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications. Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
Prepares all fire protection calculations and selects all equipment, including detailed fire protection hydraulic calculations. May assign tasks to designer and CAD/BIM Technician where appropriate; however, is fully capable of performing tasks.
Prepares detailed fire protection drawings, including standpipe, sprinkler, fire extinguishers and any specialty fire protection systems (pre-action, gas suppression, etc.). Drawings will include complete sprinkler head layouts, hydraulically sized piping and all details required for permit, tender and construction.
Assists in the preparation of project specifications. Prepares detailed specifications for all fire protection scope including sprinkler systems, standpipe, specialty systems (pre-action, gas suppression, etc.).
Applies fire protection skills and knowledge to managing the construction administration process of a project.
Prepares all fire protection change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
Promotes and enforces company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
Coordinates with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
Keeps the Principal-in-charge, Associate Principal or PM advised of all changes in scope of fire protection work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
Responds to both technical and financial queries related to the project.

Who You Are

5 or more years of fire protection engineering experience in residential, commercial and institutional buildings
Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia.
Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code and NFPA standards
Demonstrate a strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently
Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
Possess sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations
Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects
Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.
Demonstrates initiative and practical problem solving.

Nice to Have

LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset
Member of the BC Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

The Fire Protection Engineer will lead fire protection design, manage construction administration, and ensure all deliverables meet code requirements and project budgets. They are responsible for coordinating with internal and external teams, performing hydraulic calculations, and signing off on fire protection documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia with at least 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. A strong working knowledge of provincial building codes and NFPA standards is required, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Skills

Fire protection engineering
Building codes
NFPA standards
Hydraulic calculations
Project management
Leadership
Communication skills
Construction administration
Technical design
CAD
BIM
Problem solving
Decision making
Sustainable design
Quality management

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible hours
Half day Fridays
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program
Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Share Ownership Program
Purchase Time off Program
Transit Subsidy Program

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Keywords

Fire Protection Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer
P.Eng
British Columbia Building Code
NFPA
Sprinkler Systems
Standpipe
Hydraulic Calculations
CAD
BIM
Construction Administration
LEED
Sustainable Design
Quality Management
Project Management
Engineering Consulting
Fire Suppression
Gas Suppression
Pre-action Systems
Specifications
Design Brief
Contract Administration
Building Design
Institutional Buildings
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings
Society of Fire Protection Engineers

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