Fire Protection Engineer at GHD in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description



Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.


Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.


Who are we looking for?


GHD's Southeast Region is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to help to develop and lead full-service fire protection consulting projects for both our private and public sector clients including commercial, institutional and federal facilities.

This position can be based out of any of the following locations: Baltimore, MD | Bowie, MD | Chantilly, VA | Richmond, VA



In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.


We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.


Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead and collaborate on fire systems design and life safety/code consulting projects, including partnering with our Revit design team for fire protection systems.
• Provide life safety analysis including reports and plans identifying applicable codes and standards, construction type, height/area, occupancy classification, fire resistance rated assemblies, exits, exit capacity and travel distance
• Manage fire protection engineering projects and working effectively and proactively within multi-discipline project teams across groups.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and other clients on building/fire code & standards consulting
• Identify various hazards, mitigation techniques and recommended solutions, materials, and equipment on Fire Protection/Life Safety consulting
• Identify and support business development, client expansion and proposal development activities for our Fire Protection Engineering & Life Safety business, including the preparation of proposals for IDIQ TOs and opportunities

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent ABET accredited degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Fire Protection)
• Between 5-10 years of experience in the evaluation/design of fire protection systems and building / fire code consultation
• Experience in developing contract documents for a wide variety of fire alarm and suppression systems (including special suppression systems)
• Proven experience at all stages of the project life-cycle, from preparing bids to feasibility studies, consenting, detailed design and data analysis, and client management
• An interest in coaching and mentoring our graduate and EIT engineers to technically strengthen the team capabilities
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed
• Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies' project and client experience a plus

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us



Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

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Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. Apply Now