Senior Fire Protection Engineer

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to provide Fire Protection Engineering design support services to support Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects and associated efforts undertaken by NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic program, at Norfolk Naval Station.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely and professional fire protection engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
• Typical projects include: fire protection engineering services for life safety, type of construction, height and area requirements, separation distances, fire rated construction, spray-applied fireproofing, firestopping, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, clean agent fire suppression systems, base-wide fire alarm reporting systems, water distribution systems, hydraulic analysis, fire modeling, and performance-based designs of major size and complexity for use in government facilities, including multi-story office buildings, steam plants, hospitals, housing, manufacturing, training, and similar structures.

• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering is required.

• Substantial professional knowledge and practical application of fire protection engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct and maintain a wide range of shore-based engineering projects.
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to fire protection engineering design, including the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC),International Residential Code (IRC), FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, Society of Fire Protection Engineer's Handbook, and various other industry standards.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting fire protection engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR.
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to fire protection engineering design. Ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, fire protection engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.
• Ability to produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts.
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams.
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance, and use of personal protective equipment.

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional fire protection engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required.
• Education: Completion of a course of studies accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for a fire protection engineering program from a college or university for a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or fire protection engineering, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands‑on facilities design experience, is required. If degree is in mechanical engineering, then a PE registration in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages - $135,000 - $165,000. This range represents good‑faith compensation for the position at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract‑specific requirements.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full‑time employees

BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Aff

BB&E supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract‑specific requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.