About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, fire protection engineering and safety consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Fire Protection Engineer for its Columbia, MD office (entry-level / new graduates encouraged). This is a contract, full-time role supporting fire protection, life-safety, and performance-based design work across Mid‑Atlantic projects. You'll work under the direction of licensed engineers and experienced consultants on tasks including code consulting, sprinkler and alarm system design, egress analysis, and hydraulic calculations. Early responsibility and growth toward professional licensure are expected and supported.

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Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services under the direction of a P.E. or senior consultant: life-safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering.
• Develop clear plans, specifications, and inspection reports that meet professional practice standards.
• Assist with field investigations, inspections, design problem resolution, and coordination of design aspects within projects.
• Identify and apply applicable codes and standards for client inquiries and project compliance.
• Conduct and document building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm system reviews, smoke control reviews, and basic sprinkler/water supply reviews (including hydraulic calculations).
• Apply engineering calculations for means of egress, allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies, and smoke control equipment.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
• Prepare CADD documentation as needed.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, regulations, and professional literature to support project work.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills — able to write reports, prepare presentations, and interact with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing the science of safety and delivering excellent client service.
• Willingness to pursue professional licensure; Confidential Client provides support for licensing efforts.
• Entry-level candidates and Winter 2025 / Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• National pay range: $65,000 - $90,000 USD per year (good‑faith estimate; final offer will reflect experience, responsibilities, and location).
• Contract, full-time position.
• Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package including retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and additional benefits that may vary by position and location.

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What We Value

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Team collaboration and ability to take direction from senior engineers.
• Professional integrity, continuous learning, and client-focused problem solving.
• Commitment to safety, resilience, and high-quality technical work.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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