Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer Opportunity

You'll play a key role in shaping safer, smarter buildings by supporting fire protection and life safety designs for a wide range of projects. You'll gain exposure to every facet of fire protection engineering while learning directly from seasoned professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation.

You'll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because:

• You'll grow fast in a learning-focused culture. Work alongside senior engineers who bring you into complex projects early, not years later.
• You'll enjoy stability and purpose. Join a firm that's thrived through every economic cycle, with steady federal and repeat business and zero layoffs in 15+ years.
• You'll tackle diverse, meaningful projects. No repetitive design work here, each project is unique and impacts real-world safety.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the design and analysis of fire protection, life safety, and building code systems.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and technical documentation for various facility types.
• Assist with drawing preparation and coordination using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Conduct field visits and site surveys to evaluate building conditions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams on integrated design solutions.
• Review design documents to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards.
• Participate in client meetings and present design recommendations.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and resolving project issues with senior staff.
• Learn industry standards and design best practices through hands-on experience.
• Provide support across multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

What You'll Bring to the Job:

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in a consulting or multi-discipline engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit preferred.
• Willingness to work in-office in the Bethesda or Baltimore area with occasional travel.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Fantastic Benefits as Described Below:

• 401(k): 50% company match up to 4%.
• Profit Sharing: Annual discretionary company contribution.
• Medical: 100% employer-paid coverage, including family plans.
• HSA Contribution: Company-funded account.
• Insurance: Long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance provided.
• Professional Development: Memberships, conferences, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $2,500 with receipts.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days annually, with additional weeks added at 5 and 7 years.
• Job Security: No layoffs in over 15 years and a strong, consistent project backlog.