Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer
The Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer at Confidential Client supports the Fire Protection Department by designing and analyzing fire protection systems including suppression, detection, alarm, and mass notification systems. The role involves code and egress analysis, fire resistant construction and smoke control assessments, and client communication, contributing to comprehensive fire and life safety solutions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Fire Protection Engineer to join their Fire Protection team in Fulton, MD. In this role you will support project delivery across commercial, institutional, government, and industrial work by contributing to fire protection and life‑safety design, analysis, and documentation.
- Support design of automatic suppression (sprinkler) systems
- Design fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems
- Perform building and fire code analysis and egress reviews
- Conduct smoke control and fire‑resistant construction analysis
- Analyze existing fire protection systems and develop upgrade solutions
- Prepare technical drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit (as required)
- Produce technical reports, design narratives, and specifications
- Coordinate with multi‑discipline teams and communicate with clients and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering — Fire Protection degree required
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) registration preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with standard office software (email, Word, Excel)
- Ability to manage client contacts and deliverables professionally
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship — candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $89,888 per year (estimated)
- Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
- Competitive end‑of‑year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
- Hybrid work schedule (subject to change)
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match for a 9% employee contribution
- Professional development support and mentorship from experienced fire protection engineers
Why Work Here
Confidential Client provides multi‑discipline engineering services and a collaborative culture where early‑career engineers can learn across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines. You’ll join a growing fire protection practice with opportunities for technical growth, project ownership, and professional licensure support.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Work location: Fulton, MD (hybrid schedule)
- Onsite presence required as needed for client meetings, coordination and field visits
- This role follows U.S. employment laws and Confidential Client’s policies regarding equal opportunity and workplace safety
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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