Fire Protection Engineer

DALLAS/FT. WORTH ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Michael Baker International is growing in Dallas/Fort Worth—and we’re looking for talented Architecture and Engineering professionals to help shape what comes next. As we expand our presence across the Defense OEM, Advanced Manufacturing, and Federal markets, we’re building a high-impact, multidisciplinary team positioned to support some of the nation’s most important and mission-critical programs.

This is an opportunity to join a growing regional practice backed by the strength of a national firm. Team members will collaborate with local and national leaders, work alongside recognized industry experts, and contribute to complex projects that advance national security, strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities, and drive long-term economic growth. For professionals seeking meaningful work, technical challenge, and the chance to help build something from the ground up in a dynamic market, this is an exciting time to join Michael Baker.

What We're Looking For:

Join Michael Baker International as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer and take the lead in shaping fire protection strategies across Texas. In this highly visible role, you’ll serve as a client‑facing technical leader—driving project delivery, strengthening key relationships, and guiding solutions that protect people, assets, and mission‑critical operations. You’ll have the full support of Michael Baker’s nationwide Fire Protection Engineering team while maintaining the autonomy to grow and lead our presence in the region.

You’ll engage with fire protection projects from concept through commissioning—developing proposals, leading system designs, conducting site evaluations, and overseeing testing and acceptance. Your work will span a diverse portfolio of systems including fire sprinklers, pumps, high‑expansion foam, clean agents, fire alarm, and mass notification. Projects serve a broad range of industries such as the Department of Defense, data centers, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and commercial clients—allowing you to apply your expertise to complex and highly technical environments.

What You'll Do:

• Business development and client management

• Be responsible for proposal preparation, project budgets and project work schedules  

• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design 

• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis 

• Perform on-site system evaluations and perform final system testing 

• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines 

Business Development:

• Grow revenue from existing client base through ensuring high quality work products and regular client interactions.
• Attend local industry events to create and maintain networking connections.
• Identify and win new work from new and existing clients.

Client Management:

• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide technical expertise.
• Present project proposals and updates to clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery.

 What You Need to Succeed:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection
• 8+ years professional experience
• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering or related field 
• Experience in fire protection system design including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems 
• Experience in computer generated hydraulic design 
• Knowledge and experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 
• US Citizen Required

 COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $111,000 to $146,000 annually. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

 WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

This position can be remote or hybrid, for a candidate located in the Texas region of the United States. 

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability 
• Professional and personal development 
• Generous paid time off 
• Commuter and wellness benefits 
   

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. _*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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