Special Hazards Engineer 3 - Tysons, VA with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer special hazards fire suppression systems including clean agent, CO², foam, water mist, dry chemical, and pre-action systems.
• Prepare calculations, shop drawings, sequence of operations, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Carry out site surveys, hazard analysis, and field assessments of existing systems and conditions.
• Identify code deficiencies, operational risks, and retrofit requirements; develop recommended solutions.
• Provide field QC and technical supervision for installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning activities as required.
• Support integrated testing, acceptance testing, and system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot releasing systems, detection circuits, interfaces, and suppression controls.
• Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, AHJs, customers, and subcontractors.
• Review inspection/testing reports and verify compliance with NFPA standards and project specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians and junior personnel.
• Support estimating, proposals, and customer technical consultations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with special hazards fire suppression systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, NFPA 12, NFPA 17/17A, NFPA 750, and related codes.
• Experience with releasing fire alarm systems and integrated suppression controls.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform site surveys, system analysis, troubleshooting, and field commissioning.
• Strong understanding of inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work in office, construction, industrial, and mission-critical environments.

Pay

USD $104,240.00 - USD $156,360.00 /Yr.