What is the salary of a Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer?

The typical salary range is $76,762 - $153,524 per year.

Tech & EngineeringGrowingBright Outlook

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer

Mid-level

Also known as: Consulting Engineer, Engineer, Fire Prevention Research Engineer, Fire Protection Commissioning Engineer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Fire Protection EngineeringFire Safety EngineeringHazard AnalysisBuilding Fire CodesEngineeringSafety EngineeringConstructionCreativeTechnicalDesign

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

In-demand software

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitMechanical electrical plumbing MEP design softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

22,300

in 2025 → 23,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

High

Working outdoors

Moderate

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Ingénieur débutant en sécurité incendie
Technicien en systèmes de protection incendie
Consultant junior en risques

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer

Where it can lead

Directeur de la sécurité incendie
Consultant principal en ingénierie de la protection incendie
Gestionnaire de projets d'ingénierie des risques

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact this career by enabling advanced predictive modeling for fire risks, optimizing building designs for safety, and automating drone-based inspections of structures. This will allow engineers to focus more on complex problem-solving and strategic planning, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness in fire prevention.

Salary

$115,160

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position