Fire Protection Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Safety Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Fire Protection Engineer
IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, is a recognized leader in Facilities Management and Operations in support of Defense, Intelligence, and National Security missions.
Under a major Intelligence Community contract, IAP operates and maintains facilities, systems, and associated grounds across Virginia and Maryland. Services provided include comprehensive facility operations; project management for renovations, minor construction, and major equipment repairs; engineering, construction, and operations support; custodial and grounds maintenance services; environmental, safety, and occupational health support; food services; motorpool and logistics operations; and physical and technical security services.
As the Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing fire protection engineering expertise in support of facilities, infrastructure, and mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role ensures compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes, standards, and agency-specific requirements to protect personnel, assets, and continuity of operations in secure environments.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems, including fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems
- Perform fire hazard analyses, life safety assessments, and code compliance reviews for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities
- Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFC, and agency-specific requirements)
- Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment to project teams, facility managers, and leadership
- Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals for fire protection compliance
- Conduct field inspections, testing, and acceptance of fire protection systems
- Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies for mission-critical and high-security facilities
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and AHJs as required
- Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and formal recommendations
- Support emergency planning, fire response coordination, and continuity of operations initiatives
- Maintain awareness of emerging fire protection technologies and best practices
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a fire protection engineer
Knowledge &
Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and life safety concepts
- Experience applying NFPA codes and standards in complex facilities
- Experience working in secure, mission-critical, or government facilities
- Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design requirements
- Experience supporting high-reliability or high-consequence operations
- Prior experience within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Poly
Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC
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