Description
Fire Protection Engineer
Team: CFM
Location: Washington, DC
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
A Salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
We are seeking a qualified Fire Protection Engineer (DoD/VA Focus) to oversee on-site infrastructure upgrades to Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. This role involves close coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and VA staff to manage schedules, ensure code compliance, and maintain quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll support the implementation of healthcare-related renovations and new construction in a live VA medical environment, helping bridge technical disciplines and federal project requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Required Skills
- U.S. Citizenship required (due to clearance eligibility)
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection preferred.
- 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in fire protection engineering, life safety systems design, or code compliance for commercial or federal building projects.
- Proven experience in managing complex, new construction or major renovation commercial building projects, and experience in managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.
- Ability to work independently or in groups and in a stressful environment.
- Experience interfacing with GSA Public Building Services, A&E firms, construction contractors and trades, and building suppliers.
- Expert knowledge and understanding of construction methodology.
- Experience developing government project cost estimates (RS Means or equivalent) and tracking of project costs.
- Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera.
- Ability to direct facility construction activities and lead construction progress meetings.
- Experience on commercial projects that included a large percentage of systems furniture.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Expert/s (SME) to conduct needs analysis, develop project requirements/objectives, and design preliminary space plans.
- Proven experience in written and verbal communications. Highly skilled in detail-oriented documentation, with significant abilities in communicating with Government Project Managers, SME, and development team members in tactful manner, as well as providing written feedback to Government Project Manager and clients.
- Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.
- Significant, proven experience as a member of a team and a team leader; positive interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, particularly with clients from a wide variety of business cultures.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
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