(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

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.

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Salary Breakdown

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Average

$96,520

ANNUAL

$46.40

HOURLY

Entry Level

$48,370

ANNUAL

$23.26

HOURLY

Mid Level

$95,480

ANNUAL

$45.91

HOURLY

Expert Level

$154,750

ANNUAL

$74.40

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

250

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers


Top Expected Tasks

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Category Flexibility


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