DLH
Fire Protection Engineer (Job 1436)
About this role
DLH seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to review designs and conduct inspections for a large NIH facility portfolio in the Bethesda area. This hybrid role involves evaluating fire protection systems, witnessing acceptance tests, and ensuring compliance with NFPA codes across 50+ buildings with minimal travel.
What you'll do
- Review architectural and engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for 50+ buildings
- Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits
- Witness acceptance tests for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications
- Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys
- Provide technical guidance using NFPA codes and standards
What they're looking for
- Fire protection system design and inspection
- NFPA codes and standards knowledge
- Construction inspection and permit issuance
- Fire alarm and sprinkler system testing
- Life safety and hazard analysis
- Technical documentation review
- Building code compliance
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule with flexible on-campus and remote options
- Minimal travel requirements
- Collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work supporting NIH initiatives
- Work-life balance prioritized
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DLH
DLH provides specialized technical services and training solutions for federal government agencies, including cloud security infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, and fleet readiness programs. The company is hiring for security engineers, curriculum developers, data analysts, and technical instructors across healthcare, defense, and cloud technology domains.
View all jobs at DLHLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience reviewing fire protection system designs and shop drawings for complex building projects.
- How familiar are you with NFPA codes, and which standards have you applied most frequently in your career?