Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and Annapolis, with consistent demand from federal contractors, healthcare systems, and large commercial developers across the state. Employers like Leidos, Arup, and the University of Maryland Medical System regularly hire fire protection engineers for roles in suppression system design, life safety code compliance, and fire risk analysis. The market draws candidates from new graduates through senior licensed engineers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerCoffman Engineers
Top cityBethesda, MD
Cities hiring11
Work type74% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Coffman Engineers
Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer
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Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer
Coffman Engineers
Fulton, Maryland
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Coffman Engineers
Fire Protection Engineering Intern
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Coffman Engineers
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Fire Protection Engineering Intern
Coffman Engineers
Fulton, Maryland
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$24 - $30/hr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Intrepid
Fire Protection Engineer
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Intrepid
Added 1w ago
Fire Protection Engineer
Intrepid
Bethesda, Maryland
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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GHD
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
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GHD
Added 1w ago
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
GHD
Baltimore, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$89k - $188k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Fire Protection Technician
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Added 2w ago
Fire Protection Technician
LC3 Solutions
Bethesda, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
$73k - $94k/yr
On-Site

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Fire Protection Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bethesda
5 jobs
Baltimore
4 jobs
Hunt Valley
4 jobs
Fulton
3 jobs
Bowie
2 jobs
Towson
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Frederick
1 job

Fire Protection Engineer Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Coffman Engineers
Coffman Engineers3 open roles
DLH
DLH2 open roles
GHD
GHD2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in fire protection engineer jobs across Maryland.

  • Active Professional Engineer license in fire protection issued or recognized in Maryland
  • Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or closely related engineering discipline
  • Experience with NFPA codes and life safety standards applied to commercial or institutional projects
  • Proficiency in hydraulic calculation software such as HydraCALC or SprinkCALC
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit for fire suppression and detection system drawings
  • Strong written communication skills for code compliance reports and client deliverables

Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a fire protection engineer in Maryland?

To practice as a fire protection engineer in Maryland, you need a Professional Engineer license issued by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. The path starts with a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a related engineering field, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining supervised work experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Maryland also accepts licensure by reciprocity for engineers already licensed in other states.

How much do fire protection engineers make in Maryland?

Fire protection engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $110,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,990 for the lowest 10% to over $181,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire fire protection engineers in Maryland?

Maryland fire protection engineer roles are posted by Coffman Engineers, DLH, and GHD and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and large hospital systems creates steady demand from both private engineering firms and institutional employers throughout the Baltimore and D.C. corridor.

Which Maryland cities have the most fire protection engineer jobs?

Bethesda, Baltimore, and Hunt Valley lead Maryland for fire protection engineer openings. Baltimore anchors demand through its dense hospital campuses, university facilities, and large commercial construction pipeline, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring draw openings from federal contractors and mixed-use developers who require life safety compliance work on major projects.

Are there remote fire protection engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they're rare. Site assessments, system inspections, and coordination with contractors require on-site presence for most fire protection engineering work. About 83% of fire protection engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role tends to be. Code review, report writing, and hydraulic calculations are the tasks most commonly handled remotely when hybrid arrangements exist.

How can I get hired as a fire protection engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining a Maryland-based engineering consulting firm as a junior or associate engineer, where you work under a licensed PE on active suppression and detection projects. Large firms operating in the Baltimore and D.C. markets regularly bring on new graduates for design support roles. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before you apply signals readiness and gives you a clear edge. Lateral moves from mechanical or electrical engineering roles are also common, particularly when candidates can show coursework or project exposure in life safety systems.

Where can I find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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