At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire safety projects and develop innovative solutions for diverse industries.
- Company: Join Hatch, a global leader in engineering with a commitment to positive change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in fire protection engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 138000 $ per year.
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.
Hatch is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to join our growing Fire Safety team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and project delivery expertise across a diverse range of projects in the mining, energy, infrastructure, nuclear, industrial, and oil & gas sectors. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and global technical specialists to develop innovative, risk-based fire protection and process safety solutions for complex facilities around the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence major projects, mentor engineers, and help shape Hatch's global fire engineering capabilities.
What You’ll Do
- Lead fire protection and process safety engineering activities across multiple projects.
- Conduct fire risk assessments, code compliance reviews, and fire hazard analyses.
- Develop fire protection design criteria, fire safety philosophies, and loss prevention strategies.
- Design and evaluate fire protection systems, including fire water, sprinkler, foam, clean agent, and fire detection systems.
- Develop performance-based fire engineering solutions and alternative compliance strategies.
- Facilitate fire risk workshops and multidisciplinary safety studies.
- Perform consequence modelling, gas dispersion studies, explosion analyses, and quantitative risk assessments.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, material requisitions, vendor documents, and technical evaluations.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and design reviews.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality review for junior and intermediate engineers.
- Engage directly with clients, regulatory authorities, insurers, and other stakeholders.
- Support proposal preparation, project planning, scope development, and business development activities.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and technical execution for assigned projects.
About You
You are a technically strong engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading teams, and working directly with clients. You bring a collaborative approach, sound engineering judgment, and a passion for delivering innovative fire safety solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng., PE, CEng, or equivalent), or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in fire protection engineering, fire risk assessment, process safety, loss prevention, or related disciplines.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
- Strong knowledge of applicable fire protection and safety standards, including NFPA, FM Global, CSA, API, NBC, IBC, IFC, and other industry codes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship skills.
- Bilingual English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Process Safety Engineering.
- Degree specialization in Fire Engineering or Fire Sciences.
- Experience with performance-based design and risk-based assessment methodologies.
- Experience using tools such as PHAST, SAFETI, PIPENET, AFT Fathom, FDS, PyroSim, or equivalent software.
At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Your individual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.
If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed. We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.
Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know.
Senior Fire Safety Engineer in Mississauga employer: Hatch Ltd.
Hatch is an exceptional employer that champions a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in the nuclear sector while promoting a low-carbon future. Located in Bowmanville, our team benefits from comprehensive compensation packages, including performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth, all within a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. Join us to be part of a passionate group dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through sustainable energy solutions.
