Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

Join a collaborative and supportive team working on-site at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This role offers a hybrid schedule, promoting strong work-life balance while contributing to projects that directly impact public health and safety. You'll work across a complex campus environment with minimal travel and strong team collaboration.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Review architectural, engineering, and fire protection system shop drawings across 50+ NIH buildings
• Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits
• Witness and evaluate acceptance testing for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications
• Perform life safety and hazard analysis surveys of existing buildings
• Provide technical guidance in compliance with NFPA and IEC codes (including IEC 30 and 35)

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline)
• Minimum 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience
• Strong experience interpreting and applying NFPA codes and IEC codes (including 30 & 35)
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience reviewing fire alarm, sprinkler system, and building design drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in hospital, laboratory, or similar regulated environments
• Familiarity with hazardous materials/chemical safety systems
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers
• Knowledge of additional NFPA codes and permitting processes

Work Environment:

• Based on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD
• Work across a portfolio of ~50 buildings
• Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, and the NIH Fire Marshal
• Hybrid schedule with on-site and remote flexibility

This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise in a mission-driven environment while working on complex and meaningful projects.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $64.90/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Bethesda, MD.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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