Fire Protection Engineer

Intrepid Global Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, is recruiting a Fire Protection Engineer to support facilities and mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community. You will ensure fire protection systems meet NFPA, UFC, and agency requirements.

Responsibilities include design review, field inspections, and coordination with architects, engineers, and security authorities. Requires PE license and 5+ years of relevant experience in secure government facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fire protection engineer.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards (NFPA) and UFC.
• Experience in secure, mission-critical, or government facilities.
• Ability to review construction documents and perform field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems.
• Perform fire hazard analyses and life safety assessments.
• Review drawings, submittals, and shop drawings for code compliance.
• Coordinate with project teams, architects, and AHJs as required.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Support emergency planning and continuity of operations initiatives.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Code compliance

NFPA standards

Life safety concepts

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license

Job description

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, is a recognized leader in Facilities Management and Operations in support of Defense, Intelligence, and National Security missionsUnder a major Intelligence Community contract, IAP operates and maintains facilities, systems, and associated grounds across Virginia and Maryland. Services provided include comprehensive facility operations; project management for renovations, minor construction, and major equipment repairs; engineering, construction, and operations support; custodial and grounds maintenance services; environmental, safety, and occupational health support; food services; motorpool and logistics operations; and physical and technical security services.As the Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing fire protection engineering expertise in support of facilities, infrastructure, and mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role ensures compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes, standards, and agency-specific requirements to protect personnel, assets, and continuity of operations in secure environments.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems, including fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systemsPerform fire hazard analyses, life safety assessments, and code compliance reviews for new construction, renovations, and existing facilitiesApply and interpret applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFC, and agency-specific requirements)Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment to project teams, facility managers, and leadershipReview construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals for fire protection complianceConduct field inspections, testing, and acceptance of fire protection systemsSupport risk assessments and mitigation strategies for mission-critical and high-security facilitiesCoordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and AHJs as requiredPrepare technical reports, design analyses, and formal recommendationsSupport emergency planning, fire response coordination, and continuity of operations initiativesMaintain awareness of emerging fire protection technologies and best practicesEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering disciplineRegistered Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMinimum of 5 years’ experience working as a fire protection engineerKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Demonstrated knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and life safety conceptsExperience applying NFPA codes and standards in complex facilitiesExperience working in secure, mission-critical, or government facilitiesFamiliarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design requirementsExperience supporting high-reliability or high-consequence operationsPrior experience within the Intelligence Community or Department of DefenseSECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI PolyIntrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLCwww.intrepidgs.comIntrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (“IAH” and/or “Company”) and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.