Overview
Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description: Join a vibrant and supportive work environment where your well-being and work-life balance are prioritized. As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, allowing you to work both on campus and remotely. This role supports the National Institute of Health (NIH), contributing to initiatives that positively impact society. Experience minimal travel and become part of a community that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Responsibilities
- Review architectural and engineering designs as well as 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
- Essential Skills
- PE license in fire protection with over 5 years of experience.
- Bachelor\'s degree in engineering (any discipline).
- Experience with NFPA codes 30 & 35.
- Proficiency in reviewing architectural, engineering, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler drawings.
- Experience with IEC, Revit, AutoCAD, piping design, and plumbing design.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with other NFPA codes.
- Experience mentoring or leading teams.
- Experience working within a lab or hospital environment, especially with hazardous chemicals.
- Experience with IEC codes.
- Experience with stamping permits or egress systems.
Work Environment
Work at the NIH campus in Bethesda, overseeing roughly 50 buildings. Collaborate with a program manager and three other engineers while working closely with the fire marshal at NIH.
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.
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary by plan or program terms. If eligible, benefits 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)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.
