Fire Protection Engineer - Alexandria, VA Job at LVI Associates, Alexandria, VA

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  • LVI Associates
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Fire Protection Engineer - Alexandria, VA

A 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join their team in Alexandria, VA. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in expanding the fire protection team and contributing to high-impact projects.

Role Overview:

As a Fire Protection Engineer , you will provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of active and passive fire protection systems. You will work on projects for federal, municipal, university, and industrial clients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and passive fire protection elements, ensuring compliance with building codes and client-specific requirements.
  • Perform building and life safety code analyses, coordinate fire protection systems with other disciplines, and conduct suppression system calculations.
  • Develop design deliverables, including reports, calculations, specifications, and drawings using Microsoft® software, Revit®, and hydraulic calculation software.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to determine design direction, participate in reviews, and ensure high standards of quality and innovation.
  • Conduct site visits to gather system information and confirm that designs align with real-world conditions.
  • Review fire alarm and suppression system shop/installation drawings and support construction administration during installation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with successful completion of the fire protection engineering exam.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Experience:

  • Fire protection design for Federal Government facilities.
  • Application of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

What's Offered:

  • Competitive salary and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) .
  • Flexible work-from-home options.
  • Multiple group health insurance plans.
  • 401(k) with up to 6% matching contribution .
  • 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and five paid holidays per year .
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parental leave (80 hours for birth or adoption).
  • A hybrid work schedule supporting work-life balance.

Why Join?

This firm offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while sharing in the success of an employee-owned company. With a focus on professional development, a diverse project portfolio, and a collaborative environment, this is an excellent place for a fire protection engineer looking to make a significant impact.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to the company's culture. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

This position is based in Alexandria, VA , with additional office locations in Lynchburg and Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

EOE/AAP, Disability/Covered Veteran, Drug-Free Workplace

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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