Fire Sprinkler Engineer II: Design & Code Compliance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Military pay offset

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, headquartered near Tysons, Virginia, seeks a Sprinkler Engineer II to design, analyze, and support fire sprinkler systems on complex projects.

You will perform site surveys, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with AHJs, engineers, and project teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years of hands-on sprinkler experience, and familiarity with NFPA standards, AutoCAD, and hydraulic software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building and fire codes.
• Experience performing site surveys and supporting construction activities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience preferred; hydraulic calculation software required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• This position has been identified as requiring an additional client background check.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards including NFPA, IBC, IFC, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements
• Perform site surveys to verify existing conditions and identify design constraints
• Prepare and review design documents, calculations, specifications, and shop drawings for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance
• Conduct code compliance assessments and support permitting and plan review processes, including responses to AHJ comments
• Provide technical support to field teams during installation and resolve design-related issues
• Participate in coordination meetings with other trades and project stakeholders
• Support commissioning activities, inspections, system testing, and acceptance testing to verify system performance
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, value engineering efforts, and project closeout documentation, including as-builts and test reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on sprinkler experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

NICET Level II or III in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

M.C. Dean, headquartered near Tysons, Virginia, seeks a Sprinkler Engineer II to design, analyze, and support fire sprinkler systems on complex projects.

You will perform site surveys, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with AHJs, engineers, and project teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years of hands-on sprinkler experience, and familiarity with NFPA standards, AutoCAD, and hydraulic software.