Fire Protection Engineer

Actalent
📍 Bethesda, MD, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Job Description
Join a collaborative and supportive team working on-site at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This role offers a hybrid schedule, promoting strong work-life balance while contributing to projects that directly impact public health and safety. You’ll work across a complex campus environment with minimal travel and strong team collaboration.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates if needed.

Responsibilities

+ Review architectural, engineering, and fire protection system shop drawings across 50+ NIH buildings

+ Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits

+ Witness and evaluate acceptance testing for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications

+ Perform life safety and hazard analysis surveys of existing buildings

+ Provide technical guidance in compliance with NFPA and IEC codes (including IEC 30 and 35)
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Job Details

  • Location Bethesda, MD
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 25, 2026