Fire Protection Engineer - Staff (Job 1519)

DLH; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Training & certification

Job summary

DLH is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support NIH-related federal programs from Bethesda, MD, on a hybrid schedule that allows on-campus and remote work. The role involves reviewing designs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance for complex facilities while maintaining safety across multiple buildings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering, 2+ years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance; Veterans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of general experience in Fire Protection.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Veterans are welcome to apply.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Professional Engineer's License in Fire Protection (DESIRED)

Responsibilities

• Review architectural / engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for over 50 buildings.
• Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits.
• Witness acceptance tests for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications.
• Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys.
• Provide technical guidance using various NFPA codes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer - Staff (Job 1519)

Bethesda, Maryland

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions

Overview

At DLH, we offer an exceptional work environment that values and prioritizes the well‑being and work‑life balance of our employees.With our hybrid schedule, you will have the flexibility to work both on campus and remotely, allowing you to tailor your workday to suit your personal needs and commitments. This Fire Protection Engineer role involves little to no travel, enabling you to maintain stability and focus on your core responsibilities. Our company proudly supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH), contributing to meaningful initiatives that have a positive impact on society. Joining our team means becoming part of a close‑knit community that fosters collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural / engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for over 50 buildings.
• Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits.
• Witness acceptance tests for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications.
• Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys.
• Provide technical guidance using various NFPA codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field
• 2+ years of general experience in Fire Protection
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Veterans are also welcome to apply.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer's License in Fire Protection

Basic Compensation: $105,000 - $110,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program‑specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best‑in‑class e‑learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in DLH ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.