Fire Protection Engineer - Staff (Job 1519)

DLH
Bethesda, MD
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with experience in fire protection systems and a preference for hybrid work arrangements, comfortable with conducting inspections and evaluating building conditions.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in reviewing building designs and fire protection systems
    — “Review architectural / engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for over 50 buildings”
  • Professionals who value work-life balance and collaborative culture
    — “fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie”
  • Individuals who can work in a hybrid model with minimal travel requirements
    — “involves little to no travel, enabling you to maintain stability and focus on your core responsibilities”

Things to consider

  • A valid driver’s license is mandatory, despite the minimal travel requirement
    — “Must have a valid Driver’s License”
  • A Public Trust clearance is necessary, which may take time to obtain
    — “Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with NFPA codes and fire system modifications in your resume and interview
    — “Provide technical guidance using various NFPA codes”
  • Emphasize your ability to conduct life safety and hazard analysis surveys effectively
    — “Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys”
  • Showcase your ability to work in a hybrid environment with flexibility
    — “you will have the flexibility to work both on campus and remotely”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful building inspections
  • final occupancy permits
Typical background
fire protection engineeringconstruction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Fire Protection EngineeringNFPA CodesConstruction Inspection

Preferred

Professional Engineering License

About the role

Original posting from DLH via Greenhouse

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions

Overview

At DLH, we offer an exceptional work environment that values and prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of our employees. With our hybrid schedule, you will have the flexibility to work both on campus and remotely, allowing you to tailor your workday to suit your personal needs and commitments. This Fire Protection Engineer role involves little to no travel, enabling you to maintain stability and focus on your core responsibilities. Our company proudly supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH), contributing to meaningful initiatives that have a positive impact on society. Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit community that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

Review architectural / engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for over 50 buildings.

Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits.

Witness acceptance tests for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications.

Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys.

Provide technical guidance using various NFPA codes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field

2+ years of general experience in Fire Protection

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Veterans are also welcome to apply.

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance 

Desired Qualifications

Professional Engineer's License in Fire Protection

Basic Compensation: $105,000 - $110,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply. 

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

Source: DLH careers (Greenhouse)

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