Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (Grade 6) to support the design, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems across a range of projects. This role will work under the guidance of senior engineers while independently delivering defined work packages and contributing to project success.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the design and development of fire protection systems including:
• Sprinkler systems
• Fire alarms
• Clean agent/suppression systems
• Special Hazards Systems
• Perform fire risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Review building plans and ensure compliance with fire codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, FM Global, IFC, IBC, UFC)
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and field assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, architectural)
• Assist with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Support senior engineers with project delivery, coordination, and client communication
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fire safety strategies and design solutions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering
• Working toward or holding:
• EIT required
• PE preferred (or in progress)
• Experience with:
• Fire protection system design, codes and calculations
• Codes and standards (NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22, 24, 30, 72)
• Design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, HydraCad, SprinkCad FDT or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

WHY ARCADIS?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $105,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.