Fire Protection Engineer – Onsite with 20% Hybrid

Markon; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Markon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support building fire protection design reviews and commissioning activities at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Knolls site. Onsite in Niskayuna, NY with up to 20% remote work; active DOE L clearance preferred.

Responsibilities include reviewing fire protection systems, life safety, and integration with building systems; developing test plans and commissioning documentation; and ensuring compliance with NFPA and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline with a designated fire protection major.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s in Engineering with 7+ years fire protection exp.
• Solid understanding of passive fire protection barriers and codes.
• Solid understanding of sprinkler and alarm systems design and testing.
• Ability to read/interpret architectural and mechanical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection design reviews for new buildings and renovations.
• Evaluate passive fire protection barriers and fire doors, dampers, and penetrations.
• Review sprinkler systems, pumps, and water supplies.
• Review fire alarm detection and notification systems and interfaces.
• Verify system performance through hydraulic calculations and testing.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, security, and building automation teams.

Skills

Fire protection design

Life safety

Drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Fire Protection Engineering degree

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Chemical)

Job description

Markon is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support building fire protection design reviews and commissioning activities at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's Knolls site. Onsite in Niskayuna, NY with up to 20% remote work; active DOE L clearance preferred.

Responsibilities include reviewing fire protection systems, life safety, and integration with building systems; developing test plans and commissioning documentation; and ensuring compliance with NFPA and industry standards.