Fire Sprinkler Engineer II – Top Secret Clearance Eligible

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

Job summary

M.C. Dean, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities.

The role focuses on designing fire sprinkler systems per NFPA and local codes, with site surveys, documentation, and coordination with project stakeholders. The position requires 2+ years of hands-on fire alarm system experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to support field teams during installation and testing.

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 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

Fire alarm systems

Site surveys

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

M.C. Dean, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities.

The role focuses on designing fire sprinkler systems per NFPA and local codes, with site surveys, documentation, and coordination with project stakeholders. The position requires 2+ years of hands-on fire alarm system experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to support field teams during installation and testing.