Engineering Services Manager (Fire Protection / PE)
About The Position
Lead the Future of Fire Protection Engineering! The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)—the leading voice of the fire sprinkler industry—is seeking an experienced Engineering Services Manager to provide technical leadership, manage engineering professionals, and represent the industry on national codes and standards committees. This is a high-impact leadership role for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with deep expertise in water-based fire protection systems, NFPA standards, and applied engineering research. Every role at NFSA contributes directly to our mission: saving lives and protecting property through the widespread acceptance of fire sprinklers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field (Advanced degree preferred)
- 6+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, with emphasis on water-based systems design
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring engineering professionals
- Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, fire sprinkler systems, and applied research
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD/BIM software
- Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise NFSA engineering staff and technical contributors
- Represent NFSA on NFPA, ICC, AWWA, ISO, and other national and international codes and standards committees
- Serve as Expert of the Day (EOD), providing authoritative technical guidance to members
- Develop and present TechNotes, Tech Tuesday webinars, and technical publications
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and speaker at NFSA and industry conferences
- Coordinate and manage industry research projects supporting fire sprinkler innovation and advocacy
- Develop and deliver technical training programs, publications, and educational content
- Support NFSA’s mission through additional technical and strategic initiatives as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $120K–$180K annually (commensurate with experience)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
