Fire Protection Engineer - Los Angeles

Fire Protection EngineerFederal & Mission-Critical Infrastructure ProjectsLA, CA | Full-Time Contract | $150,000 + BenefitsJoin a High-Impact Federal Engineering TeamWe are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support complex federal and mission-critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll serve as a technical leader responsible for fire and life safety systems, code compliance, risk analysis, and infrastructure resilience across high-visibility facilities. This is a long‑term contract opportunity offering meaningful project work, leadership exposure, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure programs that directly impact operational continuity and life safety.What We OfferCompensation & Benefits$150,000 annual compensationAnnual performance incentivesSign‑on assistance for qualified candidatesHealth, dental, and vision coverageRetirement plan with employer contributionPTO and paid holidaysShort‑ and long‑term disability coverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Career GrowthExposure to federal and mission‑critical projectsLeadership opportunities across multidisciplinary teamsContinuing education and PE supportCollaborative engineering‑focused environmentLong‑term project stabilityKey ResponsibilitiesLead fire protection engineering reviews and evaluations for complex facilitiesSupport fire alarm, suppression, and life safety system design and complianceConduct fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance‑based evaluationsReview construction documents, shop drawings, and specificationsSupport inspections, testing, commissioning, and field surveysInterpret and apply NFPA, UFC, IBC/IFC, and related fire protection codesCollaborate with project teams, contractors, and government stakeholdersSupport life safety planning and hazardous materials assessmentsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institutionProfessional Engineer (PE) license required5+ years of fire protection engineering experience3+ years supporting fire alarm and suppression systemsStrong knowledge of NFPA standards and federal fire protection criteriaU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferredAbility to obtain Public Trust or Security Clearance (Preferred)Federal facility experience (DoD, VA, GSA, UFC)Experience with healthcare or mission‑critical facilitiesAutoCAD and fire modeling software experience (FDS, Pathfinder)Performance‑based fire protection analysis experienceWhy This OpportunityThis role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful federal infrastructure projects while contributing to facility resilience, operational continuity, and life safety initiatives alongside experienced engineering professionals.Apply TodayIf you're looking for a high‑impact engineering opportunity with long‑term project stability and meaningful technical work, we'd like to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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