Fire Protection Engineer - Codes & Life Safety Specialist

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support evaluation, inspection, and testing of fire protection and life safety systems within NIST facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry standards and code requirements.

The role requires an engineering background with ABET-accredited education and familiarity with ICC/NFPA codes. Applicants with PE license or FE exam are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• Professional registration/licensure or FE exam experience is considered.
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems across occupancies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect, and test fire protection and life safety systems to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in evaluating NIST facilities for conformance to applicable codes and requirements.
• Support investigations and analyses related to fire protection system performance.

Skills

Fire protection design

Life safety systems

Code interpretation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

ICC codes

NFPA standards

Job description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support evaluation, inspection, and testing of fire protection and life safety systems within NIST facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry standards and code requirements.

The role requires an engineering background with ABET-accredited education and familiarity with ICC/NFPA codes. Applicants with PE license or FE exam are encouraged to apply.