Junior Fire Protection Engineer – Codes & Life Safety

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to apply and approve professional fire protection principles for new and existing buildings. You will serve as a technical resource to staff and coordinate with local officials and state agencies to ensure life safety and property protection.

The role involves reviewing design documents, evaluating complex fire protection systems, and advising design professionals on compliant methods and materials. Travel across the state may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or engineering.
• Two years of professional experience in fire protection engineering work.
• Note: military service as commissioned officer in engineering fields may substitute for experience/education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical review of preliminary design and construction documents for agency approval and compliance with state fire laws and codes.
• Reviews fire protection system shop drawings, including automatic sprinkler, detection/alarms, standpipes, smoke control and emergency lighting; performs engineering calculations.
• Provides professional fire protection engineering advice to architects/engineers to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.

Skills

SFPE membership

NFPA membership

ICC membership

Fire service experience

Tau Beta Pi

Salamander

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to apply and approve professional fire protection principles for new and existing buildings. You will serve as a technical resource to staff and coordinate with local officials and state agencies to ensure life safety and property protection.

The role involves reviewing design documents, evaluating complex fire protection systems, and advising design professionals on compliant methods and materials. Travel across the state may be required.