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 roles16
Top employerExponent
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring11
Work type69% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Fire Protection Design Manager
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Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Added 6d ago
Fire Protection Design Manager
Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Frederick, Maryland
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
501-1,000

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GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION
Regional Sales Manager - Fire Protection
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GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION
Added 1w ago
Regional Sales Manager - Fire Protection
GUARDIAN FIRE PROTECTION
Rockville, Maryland
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hybrid

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EwingCole
Fire Protection Engineer
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EwingCole
Added 3w ago
Fire Protection Engineer
EwingCole
Baltimore, Maryland
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$85k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
201-500

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Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
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Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company
Added 1mo ago
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
$39 - $41/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Added 1mo ago
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
$39 - $41/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Fire Protection Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
3 jobs
Hunt Valley
3 jobs
Bowie
2 jobs
Fulton
1 job
Towson
1 job
Bethesda
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Frederick
1 job
Greenbelt
1 job

Fire Protection Engineer Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Exponent
Exponent2 open roles
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson2 open roles
JENSEN HUGHES
JENSEN HUGHES2 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 Exponent, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and EwingCole and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Baltimore, Hunt Valley, and Bowie 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 77% of fire protection engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 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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