Senior Fire Engineer (60435)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage options

401(k) plan with 6% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Beshenich Muir & Associates is seeking a Senior Engineer II to join our team in Beltsville, MD. The role involves collaborating with government customers on laboratory operations, testing reports, and safety plans.

Qualified candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in fire science. This position requires US citizenship and Secret clearance, focusing on effective project management in a fast-paced environment.

BMA offers comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) with a 6% match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with a BS/BA, or 13 years with an MS, or 12 years with a Ph.D.
• US Citizenship and Secret Clearance required.
• Experience in fire science and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Execute project design, development, and support tasks for Fire Research and Safety testing.
• Create safety plans for test activities.
• Prepare and manage test records and reports.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Computer tools usage (spreadsheets, databases)

Visio and Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or associated science

Job description

Job Summary
BMA has an opening for a Senior Engineer II to join our team of talented and diverse individuals in Beltsville, MD. The Senior Engineer will work directly with government customers, field agents, and teammates to facilitate laboratory operations, prepare test records and reports, develop and follow safety plans, maintain laboratory data management systems, manage instrumentation and integration, and develop work orders to coordinate work efforts with different elements of the organization. This position demands a focused individual who can both work independently and collaborate with other stakeholders to support the customer’s needs.

Duties

• Assists the Program Manager in executing project design, development, and support tasks to facilitate Fire Research and Fire Safety testing
• Supports development of work orders for testing designs
• Supports data configuration and management activities
• Creates safety plans for test activities
• Prepares test records and testing reports
• Executes tasks in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures
• Assists with instrumentation setup, maintenance, breakdown, transportation and storage in accordance with laboratory testing schedule
• Collaborates with project team members to communicate project status and issues to the Customer, Program Manager, and technical leads
• Assists with clarification of project objectives and works with Project Manager to define the project’s deliverables

Clearance Requirement

There is a Secret security clearance requirement for this role at time of proposal submission.

Required Skills & Certifications

• US Citizen with Secret Clearance
• A graduate from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering (e.g., fire protection, civil, mechanical, chemical) or associated science (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) having specific experience in fire science and engineering and the following minimum education and experience: BS/BA with at least 15 years of experience, or MS with 13 years of experience, or Ph.D./Doctorate with at least 12 years of experience
• Effectiveness in the use of computer tools, e.g., spreadsheets and databases
• Solid Visio and Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Job experience in a fire‑related or laboratory‑related field
• Engineering Degree preferred

Other Duties

• Able to travel within a week's notice.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

BMA offers multiple healthcare coverage options including low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Employees also have dental, vision, accident & illness, short‑and long‑term disability coverage. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry‑leading 6% match and profit sharing based on company performance. As an employee‑owned company, BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

AAP & EEO Statement

Beshenich Muir & Associates, LLC (BMA) is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.