Fire Protection Engineer – Early-Career Growth & Impact

Talanto; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Talanto seeks entry-level Associate Fire Protection Engineers for its Mid-Atlantic offices in Rockville, MD, Columbia, MD, Fairfax, VA, and Blacksburg, VA. Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply and join our global team of engineers, scientists and consultants.

You will perform professional fire protection engineering under supervision, develop plans and reports, and support code analyses and design tasks as you advance toward licensure with our guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication to write reports and respond to questions.
• Passion advancing the science of safety and exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection services such as life safety code consulting and sprinkler design under supervision.
• Develop plans, specifications and inspection reports for assigned tasks.
• Assist in resolving design problems with field investigations and coordination.
• Identify applicable codes and standards for reference.
• Conduct basic building code analyses, egress analyses, and smoke control reviews.
• Apply engineering calculations for size, egress, and sprinkler water supplies.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers.
• Potentially assist with CAD/document production.
• Read and interpret business journals, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or related engineering

Job description

Talanto seeks entry-level Associate Fire Protection Engineers for its Mid-Atlantic offices in Rockville, MD, Columbia, MD, Fairfax, VA, and Blacksburg, VA. Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply and join our global team of engineers, scientists and consultants.

You will perform professional fire protection engineering under supervision, develop plans and reports, and support code analyses and design tasks as you advance toward licensure with our guidance.