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Fire Protection Engineer

ERG

Job Location:

Indian Head, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 60 - 60

Posted: 7 August 2025 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with facility design experience to support a U.S. Navy client. This role involves evaluating and designing fire protection and life safety systems for new construction renovations and existing industrial and administrative facilities. The ideal candidate is well-versed in applicable codes and has hands-on experience supporting facility design efforts from concept through construction.

This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head MD is approximately 30 miles from Washington DC 25 miles from Alexandria VA and 60 miles from Fredericksburg VA.

Job Description:

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:

Bachelors 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

$100000 - $130000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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