Fire Alarm Engineer 3

Job overview

The Fire Alarm Engineer 3 role is onsite in Bethesda, MD, with compensation of $104,240–$156,360 per year. The engineer supports M.C. Dean's life safety and building systems work for mission-critical facilities and complex infrastructure. The role develops fire alarm and detection designs and related deliverables through project design, installation, commissioning, and closeout. It helps ensure systems meet applicable codes, project requirements, schedules, and budgets while supporting technical coordination and mentoring junior engineers.

What you'll do

• Design fire alarm and detection, supervising station, mass notification, and special hazard suppression systems
• maintain life safety design standards and processes
• consult with clients and coordinate with architects and engineers on codes and standards
• develop code-compliant plans, specifications, calculations, and system deliverables
• support commissioning, training, and closeout documentation
• mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm engineer 3

fire alarm design

life safety systems

fire protection

bethesda md

m.c. dean

$104,240–$156,360 per year

top secret clearance eligibility

u.s. citizenship

nfpa 72

revit

autocad

nicet

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• military reserve pay offset
• and paid maternity leave.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or fire protection engineering and 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years in fire protection design and review. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for classified access and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II is required or must be passed within 90 days; Level III is preferred.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.