Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Lead Fire Protection Engineer

$90,000-$130,000 depending on experience/expertise

Position Summary

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to deliver design and code-compliant solutions for fire protection and life safety systems on federal projects. The role involves producing high-quality Revit-based designs for suppression, alarm, and smoke control systems, along with code analysis and life safety reviews, ensuring compliance with NFPA, UFC, and VA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection system designs in Revit, including sprinklers, suppression, alarms, and mass notification systems.
• Perform code compliance reviews and life safety/hazard analyses in accordance with NFPA, UFC, and VA TIL standards.
• Design and coordinate smoke control systems, fire barriers, egress, and firestopping solutions.
• Prepare specifications, calculations, and technical narratives for submission packages.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines for integrated life safety systems.
• Support Construction Period Services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and site inspections.
• Conduct QAQC reviews to ensure compliance and technical accuracy of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Demonstrated experience with federal design standards, including NFPA, UFC, VA TIL, and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam for fire protection system design and documentation.
• Experience in fire alarm, suppression, smoke control, and life safety/egress system design.
• Strong ability to perform hazard analysis, code compliance reviews, and prepare technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination with clients and multi-discipline teams.

Location

Any of the following at choice:

• Remote, U.S.
• Anchorage, AK
• North Pole, AK
• Vancouver, WA
• Albuquerque, NM

Travel may be required for project site visits (typically 10–15%).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000
• Monthly certification pay for additional licensing (PMP, LEED AP, BCxA, etc.)
• Full premium paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• Education/professional development paid
• Home Office Stipend

About Us

GDM-AE, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing full-service architecture and engineering solutions for federal agencies nationwide. We focus on complex design, renovation, and infrastructure modernization projects, with a strong track record in healthcare systems. Our work strengthens critical facilities and delivers lasting impact for the communities they serve.

To apply, reply directly on indeed. All resumes will be read by people, not software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote