IAP Worldwide Services

Fire Protection Engineer

IAP Worldwide Services • $90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering
  • Experience with security and mission-critical facilities
  • Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design standards

Responsibilities

  • Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems
  • Perform fire hazard analyses and life safety assessments
  • Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment
  • Review construction documents for fire protection compliance
  • Conduct inspections and testing of fire protection systems
  • Support risk assessments for high-security operations

Benefits

  • Work in a secure and mission-critical environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security
  • Engage with advanced fire protection technologies
  • Collaborate with a range of professionals
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
As the Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for providing fire protection engineering expertise in support of facilities, infrastructure, and mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role ensures compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes, standards, and agency-specific requirements to protect personnel, assets, and continuity of operations in secure environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Design, review, and evaluate fire protection and life safety systems, including fire detection, alarm, suppression, and smoke control systems
  • Perform fire hazard analyses, life safety assessments, and code compliance reviews for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities
  • Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, IFC, UFC, and agency-specific requirements)
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering judgment to project teams, facility managers, and leadership
  • Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals for fire protection compliance
  • Conduct field inspections, testing, and acceptance of fire protection systems
  • Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies for mission-critical and high-security facilities
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and AHJs as required
  • Prepare technical reports, design analyses, and formal recommendations
  • Support emergency planning, fire response coordination, and continuity of operations initiatives
  • Maintain awareness of emerging fire protection technologies and best practices


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a fire protection engineer


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, fire dynamics, and life safety concepts
  • Experience applying NFPA codes and standards in complex facilities
  • Experience working in secure, mission-critical, or government facilities
  • Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design requirements
  • Experience supporting high-reliability or high-consequence operations
  • Prior experience within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense


SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Poly

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC

www.intrepidgs.com

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. ("IAH" and/or "Company") and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About IAP Worldwide Services

IAP Worldwide Services is a global defense and government services company that provides a range of solutions to support the needs of its customers. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida. IAP Worldwide Services operates in more than 20 countries and has a workforce of over 1,600 employees. The company's services include logistics and supply chain management, facilities management, and technical and engineering services. IAP Worldwide Services is committed to providing its customers with innovative solutions and exceptional service to help them achieve their goals.
Learn more about IAP Worldwide Services
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Revenue
$1 billion

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