Fire Protection Engineer

National Fire Sprinkler Association; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to shape fire protection standards, educate professionals, and advance life safety nationwide. In this role you will lead technical initiatives, support NFSA members as Expert of the Day, and guide research and industry advocacy.

Join a team that values technical excellence, clear communication, and public speaking. You will develop content and training materials, present at industry events, and help deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related technical field is required.
• 4–8 years of experience in fire protection engineering or sprinkler design.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in technical writing and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Represent NFSA on key technical committees (NFPA, ICC, AWWA, ISO, etc.).
• Member Support: Serve as an Expert of the Day (EOD), providing technical guidance to NFSA members.
• Research & Industry Advocacy: Lead and coordinate fire protection research initiatives.
• Public Speaking & Education: Deliver presentations at NFSA and industry events.
• Content Development: Write technical articles, publications, and training materials.
• Training & Instruction: Assist in developing and delivering educational programs (in-person and virtual).
• Other duties as assigned to support NFSA’s mission and technical initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Description

About the NFSA

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is the leading voice of the fire sprinkler industry, dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire sprinkler advocacy, technical expertise, and education. NFSA engineers provide essential technical support to our members through the Expert of the Day (EOD) service, research initiatives, industry representation, and training programs.

As a Fire Protection Engineer at NFSA, you will play a critical role in shaping fire protection standards, educating industry professionals, and advancing life safety. If you are passionate about fire protection engineering and want to make a national impact, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Represent NFSA on key technical committees (NFPA, ICC, AWWA, ISO, etc.).
• Member Support: Serve as an Expert of the Day (EOD), providing technical guidance to NFSA members.
• Research & Industry Advocacy: Lead and coordinate fire protection research initiatives.
• Public Speaking & Education: Deliver presentations at NFSA and industry events.
• Content Development: Write technical articles, publications, and training materials.
• Training & Instruction: Assist in developing and delivering educational programs (in-person and virtual).
• Other duties as assigned to support NFSA’s mission and technical initiatives.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4-8 years of experience in fire protection engineering or sprinkler system design.
• Existing P.E. license.
• Strong communication skills with experience in technical writing, public speaking, and presenting.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in research and technical publication related to fire protection.
• Background in adult education and delivering training programs

Why Join NFSA?

NFSA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Retirement Plan with employer contributions and match.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Two weeks of vacation, plus additional personal leave.
• Professional Growth Opportunities, including networking and industry involvement.

Preferred Location: Baltimore, MD (NFSA Headquarters) – Remote work sites may be considered for highly qualified candidates.