Location:

McLean,VA,US

Remote Work:

Hybrid

Job Number:

R0181091

Fire Protection Engineer

Key Role:

Assist with the implementation of an organization's health and safety policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives and governmental regulations. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members. Provide technical and programmatic fire protection, life safety, and occupational safety and health (OSH) support to Federal clients. Provide fire protection engineering, life safety, and building and fire code compliance consulting services to a variety of potential clients, including architects, developers, owners, and government clients. Review and analyze proposed fire protection and life safety (FP/LS) equipment and design changes to determine whether systems and equipment meet fire and life safety codes and criteria. Contribute as the subject matter expert (SME) and representative of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and design or construction proposals, ensuring contract requirements are met. Develop performance-based design analyses utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, consultation with AHJ, and other available resources as necessary to suit the specifics of each application. Provide engineering reviews of shop drawings, construction oversight and inspection, field surveys, and systems acceptance testing for life safety systems, including fire suppression, fire detection, and emergency signaling systems. Participate in project meetings to provide progress oversight, coordinate prioritization of work as it relates to other areas of construction, and provide recommendations for resolution of issues encountered by construction trades during implementation of life safety system designs. Evaluate existing building and life safety system conditions through code compliance, life safety, and fire hazards analysis surveys. Develop technical reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, including identified compliance issues, revisions to governing codes or standards, remedial work required to address deficiencies, and identified gaps in facility procedures and practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in all major areas of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and FP/LS building codes, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of fire protection codes and standards, including the latest edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and NFPA 72
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with FP/LS codes applicable to healthcare facilities, including NFPA 99 or The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, or facilities standards, including UFC 3-600-01 or UFC 3-601-02
• Experience with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, including 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926
• Experience with fire suppression and detection systems design
• Experience applying FP/LS requirements to design reviews of new and updated facilities, systems, and equipment
• Experience with on-site audits and assessments for compliance and generation of associated reports
• Experience with Federal government agencies such as EPA, VHA, DoD, and FAA
• Experience in healthcare settings

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $73,100.00 to $166,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.