Sprinkler Engineer II

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Sprinkler Engineer II in McLean, Virginia. This role includes designing and analyzing fire sprinkler systems for complex projects, performing site surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and have strong communication skills, along with a working knowledge of NFPA standards. U.S. citizenship is required as the role necessitates a security clearance.

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 compliance with codes and standards.
• Perform site surveys to verify existing conditions.
• Prepare and review design documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct code compliance assessments and support plan reviews.
• Provide technical support during installation and resolve design issues.
• Participate in coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities, inspections, and acceptance testing.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, and project closeout documentation.

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. Our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems.

Sprinkler Engineer II

Responsible for the design, analysis, and execution support of fire sprinkler systems on medium to large, complex projects. This role includes performing site surveys, conducting code compliance assessments, supporting commissioning and acceptance testing, and coordinating with project teams, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and delivered to quality standards.

Clearance / Citizenship

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards including 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‑built drawings and test reports.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• NICET Level II or III in Inspection and Testing of Water‑Based Systems
• Experience supporting commissioning and acceptance testing
• Experience with large‑scale or complex facilities
• EIT or PE (or progress toward licensure)

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.