Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

ON-Board Services is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer! For immediate consideration please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located.

About Us: ON-Board Services, Incorporated is a human capital firm specializing in talent acquisition for temporary, contract, long-term, RPO, Employer of Record, and direct placement services for engineering, technical, scientific, administrative, and technical positions.

Position Details: Position Type: Full Time / Contract-to-Hire Job Location: Arlington, VA (some travel required) Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance Compensation: $47 - $82/hr, depending on experience & qualifications

Overview / Summary: We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to support the design and delivery of fire protection systems for a variety of federal and government projects. This role will serve as the Designer of Record (DOR), overseeing technical design, project execution, quality control, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in fire protection engineering, proficiency in Revit, and experience mentoring junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Designer of Record (DOR) for fire protection projects, including oversight of schedules, budgets, design quality, and technical deliverables.
• Develop and review fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system designs using hydraulic calculation software and applicable building and fire codes.
• Prepare engineering calculations, layouts, sketches, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply ICC, NFPA, International Building Code (IBC), and International Fire Code (IFC) requirements to fire protection designs.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project requirements and present design solutions.
• Conduct field investigations, perform construction administration, and respond to RFIs and change orders.
• Research equipment, materials, and system requirements to support project design and development.
• Seal and stamp construction drawings and specifications as required.
• Perform quality control reviews at project milestones to ensure compliance with technical standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and oversight to junior engineering staff.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within established project deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of fire protection design experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, engineering design principles, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage project responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, with successful completion of the Fire Protection Engineering examination.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal government projects.
• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), federal energy standards, and other government design requirements.
• Experience with Design-Build projects and/or Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience leading design teams and mentoring junior engineering professionals.

Background and Drug Screenings Required Apply Today! ON-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, ON-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, RPOA, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The ON-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE, Baton Rouge, LA and Wake Forest, NC. ON-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner." ON-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 26-01610