Fire Protection Engineer

Full time | Harrison Consulting Solutions | United States

Posted On 05/18/2026

Job Opening

Location Washington D.C.

City Washington

State/Province District of Columbia

20001

Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Fire Protection Engineer to their Washington D.C. team!

• Design/review fire protection and life safety systems
• Coordinate project with other disciplines
• Prepare comprehensive fire protection packages (fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management and life safety)
• Create specification documentation and perform calculations for fire suppression and alarm systems
• Evaluate building/life safety requirements
• Coordinate approval for all stages of project with local authorities
• Perform site evaluations and document existing fire protection systems
• Comply with company and site safety policies

• B.S. Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from ABET accredited program
• Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred
• 8+ years of fire protection engineering experience
• Registered Fire Protection PE
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques/procedures
• Knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC), NFPA 101, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72
• NICET certification in Water-Based System Layout, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazards Systems a plus (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies)
• Working knowledge of building codes, fire codes, NFPA standards, FM Global datasheets, military standards, and refinery/industrial API guidelines
• Experience with Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office skills

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!