Senior Fire Protection Engineer: Codes, Lab, Field Analysis

Exponent; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) employer contribution

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Bowie, MD, to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems with teams. The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. or higher in Fire Protection Engineering and have strong technical expertise in areas like thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting investigations, and preparing reports.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 – $170,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), and paid time off. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex interdisciplinary problems under tight deadlines.
• Perform technical work including fire and building code reviews.
• Analyze active and passive fire protection systems.

Skills

Technical background in thermodynamics

Heat transfer knowledge

Fluid mechanics knowledge

Combustion knowledge

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to tackle a variety of problems

Leadership skills

Prescriptive analysis experience

Hands-on fire protection system experience

Education

M.S., M.Eng., M.E., or Ph.D. in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in Bowie, MD, to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems with teams. The ideal candidate will possess an M.S. or higher in Fire Protection Engineering and have strong technical expertise in areas like thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting investigations, and preparing reports.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 – $170,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), and paid time off. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.