Senior Fire Protection Engineer

FM Talent Source; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,564 - 114,340; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for a hybrid role based in Bethesda, MD. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering, focusing on design review, life safety analysis, and technical oversight of fire safety systems. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a preference for those holding a Professional Engineering (PE) license. The salary range is between $73 to $83 hourly, transitioning to full-time after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Experience in life safety, active/passive fire protection, and fire alarm systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design review and commissioning services for fire protection systems.
• Review designs for serviceability, maintainability, and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance in developing statements of work.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Life safety systems

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Bethesda, MD, Bethesda, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1668

Salary Range: $73.00 To $83.00 Hourly

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients’ success.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our client's team in a hybrid capacity, primarily based in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities include full-spectrum fire protection engineering, commissioning, design review, life safety analysis, and technical oversight of fire/life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design review and commissioning services for fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems.
• Review designs for serviceability, maintainability, operability, code compliance, and owner intent.
• Verify as-built/redline drawings and perform construction surveys and inspections.
• Develop and witness pre-functional checklists and execute functional performance tests.
• Evaluate whether systems/components are adequately sized for owner/tenant requirements.
• Provide technical assistance developing statements of work.
• Apply performance-based engineering solutions for complex fire/life safety challenges.
• Evaluate existing facilities for compliance and recommend improvements.
• Perform egress, height/area, sprinkler hydraulic, smoke control, and water supply calculations.
• Support inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and protection systems.
• Propose updates to codes/standards and analyze impact of code cycle changes.
• Compose technical reports and communicate with clients and project teams.
• Senior-level responsibilities including reviewing shop drawings, NFPA guidance, hydrant flow testing, managing fire protection outages, and applying NFPA 30 and 45.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience in life safety, active/passive fire protection, and fire alarm systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or required per attachment context.
• Excellent report writing, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and hold a valid driver’s license.

Salary: $73 - $83 hourly (Temporary to Permanent FT after 6 months)

Compensation Range: The salary range provided is determined by market value, internal equity, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Offers will be extended within this range, though not all candidates will receive an offer at the upper limit.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.