Senior Fire Protection Project Manager/Engineer

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of. Our focus spans dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients, integrating engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of complex fire protection engineering projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Provide technical leadership in fire protection system design, code compliance, and risk analysis.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and project staff.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering and project management.
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Fire Protection Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NESC, UL, UFC and UFGS.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of cultivating and growing client relationships.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% for client and project needs.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel with luggage and transport materials and personal overnight supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

Pay Range: $140,000 - $230,000 (DOE)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• 9 paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for stock ownership
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)