Sprinkler Engineer II with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities.

The role focuses on designing fire sprinkler systems per NFPA and local codes, with site surveys, documentation, and coordination with project stakeholders. The position requires 2+ years of hands-on fire alarm system experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to support field teams during installation and testing.

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 accordance with 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.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Site surveys

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Overview

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? Our 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.

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.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

Qualifications Required Education / Technical & Experience:

• 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.

Pay Range

USD $90,640.00 - USD $113,300.00 /Yr.