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Fire Protection Engineer - Indian Head, MD - Secret Clearance Needed Engineering

SOC LLC
United States, Maryland, Indian Head
Aug 06, 2025
Fire Protection Engineer needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Indian Head, MD. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one to be considered for this role. This position is in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and focused on operations and maintenance (O&M), Capital Investment Projects (CIP) and sustainment, repair, and modernization (SRM) projects in support of approximately 900 buildings. NSWC IHD is also supporting planning and implementation of extensive recapitalization efforts referred to as Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP). Responsibilities:* Develop and review facility fire protection and life safety designs. Support the design and integration of fire alarm, high-speed suppression, and detection systems within multidisciplinary engineering project teams. Conduct site visits to document the existing condition of fire protection systems, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve fire protection systems. Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope. Review, evaluate, and critique fire protection system designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms. Collaborate closely with senior Fire Protection Engineers on project design and development. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering. Minimum of 3 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience. Working knowledge of fire codes and design standards (NFPA, ICC, DoD/UFC, etc.). Hold or actively pursuing an Engineer in Training (EIT) designation. Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing related drawings and specifications. Strong communication and technical writing skills. Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations. Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Estimated Min Rate: $91000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $130000.00