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Also called consulting engineer, engineer, fire prevention research engineer and fire protection commissioning engineer.
$115,160
Median pay a year
21,450
People do this work
6
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer
1 certification
Summary
Fire-prevention and protection engineer researching fire causes and designing fire protection methods, materials, and equipment to enhance safety and compliance in building projects
Experience
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Advised architects, builders, and construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques for compliance with fire codes
Designed fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices for various building projects
Inspected buildings and designs to determine fire protection system requirements and identify potential problems
Reviewed building plans to verify compliance with fire code and standards for safety regulations
Prepared and wrote reports detailing fire prevention and protection issues, including work performed and proposed review schedules
Consulted with authorities to discuss safety regulations and recommended necessary changes for fire safety
Developed training materials and conducted training sessions on fire protection for construction personnel
Skills
Core Skills
Researching expertise topics, Advising on health and safety, Examining debris, Evaluating construction projects, Examining documents, Reviewing documents for compliance, Evaluating laws and regulations, Determining operational problem causes, Developing fire safety programs, Mechanical electrical plumbing MEP design software, Inspecting facilities or sites
Tools and software
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Bentley MicroStation
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Advised architects on fire prevention techniquesDesigned fire detection and alarm systemsInspected buildings for fire protection requirementsReviewed building plans for fire code compliancePrepared reports on fire prevention issuesConsulted with authorities on safety regulations
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Advised architects on fire prevention techniques to enhance building safety and compliance with regulations
Inspected buildings to assess fire protection requirements and ensure adherence to safety standards
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Advised several architects on fire prevention techniques to enhance building safety and compliance with regulations
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Inspected buildings to assess fire protection requirements and ensure adherence to safety standards
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Reduced fire hazards in inspected buildingsImproved compliance with fire safety regulationsEnhanced safety for occupants and staff
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Researching expertise topics
Advising on health and safety
Examining debris
Evaluating construction projects
Inspecting facilities or sites
Examining documents
Reviewing documents for compliance
Evaluating laws and regulations
Determining operational problem causes
Developing fire safety programs
Conducting other work
Updating technical knowledge
The work itself
What a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer does
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Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
What it pays
How much does a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$90,930
Median
$115,160
75th percentile
$142,980
About 21,450 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$96,640
$102,690
$135,070
AL
$85,600
$105,490
$134,100
AR
$74,090
$101,590
$123,410
AZ
$87,250
$106,370
$135,810
CA
$103,460
$131,540
$161,160
CO
$99,790
$120,950
$159,850
CT
$94,320
$115,640
$134,360
DE
$94,280
$118,440
$145,230
FL
$79,490
$101,790
$124,880
GA
$83,500
$105,880
$133,720
HI
$74,680
$82,300
$128,360
IA
$79,060
$106,350
$136,660
ID
$98,860
$98,860
$126,170
IL
$93,020
$111,370
$137,360
IN
$83,240
$83,240
$101,780
KS
$91,150
$102,690
$122,960
KY
$89,740
$107,760
$135,160
LA
$82,800
$118,490
$139,710
MA
$102,940
$131,210
$175,410
MD
$91,150
$110,950
$148,640
ME
$68,070
$82,140
$93,310
MI
$89,150
$107,780
$135,600
MN
$95,200
$120,050
$143,420
MO
$75,270
$89,820
$116,400
MS
$68,990
$87,180
$116,040
MT
$79,220
$97,670
$132,150
NC
$89,930
$106,800
$119,600
NE
$74,270
$103,230
$129,190
NH
$84,870
$130,500
$152,360
NJ
$97,990
$119,370
$139,350
NM
$71,100
$94,640
$148,640
NV
$93,950
$121,660
$144,070
NY
$69,070
$101,300
$134,060
OH
$108,800
$129,560
$144,210
OK
$84,680
$102,890
$133,060
OR
$96,280
$116,020
$139,100
PA
$82,020
$121,730
$151,970
RI
$85,250
$94,620
$115,380
SC
$64,900
$104,120
$138,860
TX
$99,020
$123,440
$154,600
UT
$81,990
$106,980
$140,730
VA
$82,550
$104,920
$134,820
WA
$106,390
$126,590
$162,660
WI
$76,180
$92,700
$120,500
WV
$34,930
$76,700
$111,400
Other names
Other names for this job
consulting engineer, engineer, fire prevention research engineer, fire protection commissioning engineer, fire protection design engineer, fire protection engineer, FPE, fire safety engineer, forensic fire protection engineer, licensed fire protection engineer, plumbing engineer, professional fire protection engineer.
More names for this work
fire prevention and protection engineers, fire alarm systems tech, fire alarm systems technician, fire protection consultant, fire protection designer, plumbing designer.
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