Piping Engineer – Fire Protection
- Pay Rate: $77.66/hour, depending on experience
- Contract: Start Date2026-11-16End Date2027-11-16 (1 Year)
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Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia Raise is currently hiring a Piping Engineer – Fire Protection on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.. Description The Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering Balance of Plant team has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Fire Protection Design Engineer based out of 's Edmonds office in Burnaby. The team supports hydroelectric generation facilities through capital projects, condition assessments, asset management initiatives, operational support, and engineering design services.
This role will focus on the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems for hydroelectric generating stations and associated infrastructure. Projects range from equipment upgrades and lifecycle replacements to large multidisciplinary capital programs involving generation assets across the province. Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of fire protection piping systems for hydroelectric generating stations, including sprinkler systems, special hazard protection systems, water supply systems, and associated piping networks.
- Act as a Professional of Record, preparing and sealing engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and reports.
- Perform fire protection engineering assessments, field investigations, site assessments, hazard analyses,



code compliance reviews, and risk-based evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, protection and controls, operations, maintenance, construction management, and project management.
- Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs from project initiation through construction and commissioning.
- Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, technical specifications, construction packages, and procurement support documentation.
- Review and accept the work of external consultants and contractors on behalf of .
- Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, construction support, commissioning, and turnover activities.
- Perform water supply evaluations, hydraulic calculations, and system performance analyses.
- Develop practical and cost-effective solutions that support operational requirements, safety objectives, and asset management strategies.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve engineering practices, standards, design tools, and work processes.
- Be comfortable travelling to and working at hydroelectric generating stations throughout British Columbia.
- Qualifications
- A minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of piping design in industrial, utility, power generation, mining, oil and gas, heavy industrial, or similar facilities.




- Experience executing engineering work from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
- Experience using piping design software.
- An awareness of fire protection engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying any of the following codes:
- ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
- ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
- NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
- NFPA 15 – Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
- NFPA 20 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
- Additional knowledge of the following codes are considered an asset:
- NFPA 850 – Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations.
- NFPA 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
- NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
- Applicable British Columbia regulatory requirements and building, fire, and electrical codes.
- Software Experience
- Experience with one or more of the following design and engineering tools:
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Navisworks
- Autodesk ReCap
- AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, ELITE, HASS, or equivalent
- Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in:
- Key Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Sound engineering judgment and risk-based decision making.
- Ability to simplify complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, c

📌 Intermediate Piping Engineer – Fire Protection (Burnaby)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Burnaby