Fire protection engineer

Fire protection engineers design systems and strategies to prevent fires and protect people and property when they occur — sprinklers, alarms, smoke control, and escape routes. The work involves code compliance and modelling, plus physical building inspection, evaluating non-standard construction, and performance-based safety judgments.

They work for consultancies, insurers, and authorities. The role suits methodical engineers who carry the weight of life-safety responsibility well and can balance prescriptive codes with reasoned judgment about real, imperfect buildings.