Special Hazards Engineer - Tysons, VA Security Clearance

The Special Hazards Engineer 3 is responsible for engineering, field support, quality control, inspection, testing, repair oversight, commissioning, and project execution of special hazards fire suppression and releasing systems. The role supports projects from site survey and design through final acceptance while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, customer specifications, and AHJ regulations.

• Design and engineer special hazards fire suppression systems including clean agent, CO₂, foam, water mist, dry chemical, and pre‑action systems.
• Prepare calculations, shop drawings, sequence of operations, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Conduct site surveys, hazard analysis, and field assessments of existing systems and conditions.
• Identify code deficiencies, operational risks, and retrofit requirements; develop recommended solutions.
• Provide field QC and technical supervision for installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities as required.
• Support integrated testing, acceptance testing, and system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot releasing systems, detection circuits, interfaces, and suppression controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, AHJs, customers, and subcontractors.
• Review inspection/testing reports and verify compliance with NFPA standards and project specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians and junior personnel.
• Support estimating, proposals, and customer technical consultations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with special hazards fire suppression systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, NFPA 12, NFPA 17/17A, NFPA 750, and related codes.
• Experience with releasing fire alarm systems and integrated suppression controls.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform site surveys, system analysis, troubleshooting, and field commissioning.
• Strong understanding of inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work in office, construction, industrial, and mission‑critical environments.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, subject to a government security investigation, and able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance.

• NICET Level III Certification in Special Hazards Systems (required).

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity necessary for manipulating objects, such as using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information presented verbally.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing clearly.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Identify and understand speech of another person.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

USD $ – USD $ per year.