Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineers to support the design, review, and construction oversight of fire protection and life safety systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in fire protection engineering, strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and hands-on experience with fire alarm and suppression systems. The ideal candidate will be capable of supporting system design, developing specifications, and overseeing installation, testing, and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the design and construction of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Review and support building construction elements related to fire and life safety compliance.
• Evaluate occupancy classifications and applicable fire protection requirements.
• Assess and support means of egress design and compliance.
• Review water supply requirements for fire protection systems.
• Develop and review fire alarm system designs and specifications.
• Provide expertise in water-based fire extinguishing systems.
• Provide expertise in non-water-based fire extinguishing systems.
• Perform or review fire dynamics calculations.
• Perform or review egress calculations.
• Perform or review smoke control calculations.
• Support Siemens and JCI fire alarm systems, including design, specification, installation oversight, testing, and maintenance.
• Ensure fire protection systems are designed and implemented in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders on fire protection engineering matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a background and financial check.
• 12+ years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems design and construction oversight.
• Experience with fire alarm systems, suppression systems, and life safety code compliance.
• Ability to develop system designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience overseeing installation, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with Siemens and JCI fire alarm systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Salary Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays