Fire Protection Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Provide technical and programmatic fire protection, life safety, and occupational safety and health (OSH) support to Federal clients, including:

Provide fire protection engineering, life safety, and building and fire code compliance advisory 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 and construction proposals, ensuring contract requirements are met. Develop performance-based design analyses utilizing fire protection engineering principles, code analyses, advisement 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 but not limited to 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, applicable revisions to governing codes or standards, remedial work required to address deficiencies and identified gaps in facility procedures and practices. Review fire protection engineering deliverables developed by junior fire protection engineers and provide feedback, mentoring, and training. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

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You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in the field of fire protection and Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience in healthcare settings

• Experience applying Fire Protection and Life Safety 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 FP/LS codes applicable to healthcare facilities, including NFPA 99 and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, or facilities standards such as UFC 3-600-01 or UFC 3-601-02

• Experience with Federal government agencies such as EPA, VHA, DoD, and FAA

• Knowledge of all the major areas of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and FP/LS building codes, regulations, and standards, including The Joint Commission requirements

• Knowledge of fire protection codes and standards, including the latest edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 25, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 75, and NFPA 90A

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Master's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with OSH regulatory and consensus standards such as 29 CFR 1910, 1926,1960, NFPA 70, 70E, and 101 and enterprise-level OSH policies and guidance

• Experience with fire suppression and detection systems design

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification

• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.