Sprinkler Engineer II

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

Job summary

A national engineering firm based in Virginia is seeking a Sprinkler Engineer II to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and assessing fire sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and a solid understanding of NFPA standards are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with fire alarm system installation and testing.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable building and fire codes.
• Experience performing site surveys and supporting construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems per codes and standards.
• Conduct site surveys to assess design constraints.
• Prepare and review design documents and calculations.
• Provide technical support to field teams.
• Support commissioning and inspection activities.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Code compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

M.C. Dean’s people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Sprinkler Engineer II

The Sprinkler Engineer II is 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 (AHJs) to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and delivered to quality standards.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information. 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‑builts and test reports.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting (note: the original requirement mistakenly references fire alarm systems; we retain the text as it appears).
• 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.