Fire Protection Engineer & Standards Advocate (Remote)

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

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