Fire Protection Engineer 3
M.C. Dean
Fire Protection Engineer 3
M.C. Dean
Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
The Fire Protection Engineer III is responsible for the design, review, support, and technical oversight of fire protection systems with a strong focus on fire alarm and life safety systems. This role provides hands-on engineering support, ensures strict compliance with applicable codes and standards, and supports high-quality execution across service, installation, and retrofit projects. The position requires deep technical expertise in Siemens and Johnson Controls (JCI) fire alarm platforms, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in complex, compliance-driven environments.
Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.
(Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance required.)
Design, review, and support fire protection system solutions in accordance with applicable codes and standards
Provide hands-on engineering support for fire alarm system installations, retrofits, and service projects
Develop, review, and approve system layouts, calculations, and technical documentation
Perform detailed code analysis to ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and customer requirements
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Siemens and JCI fire alarm systems
Support system programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning activities as needed
Review submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation for accuracy and compliance
Perform quality control reviews and audits of field installations and service work
Support AHJ reviews, inspections, and acceptance testing
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field technicians and project teams
Stay current with evolving codes, standards, and manufacturer technologies
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, quality processes, and technical tools
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Proven experience designing and supporting fire alarm and life safety systems
Hands-on experience with Siemens and JCI fire alarm systems
Strong working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards (including NFPA 72 and related codes)
Ability to pass background checks and meet site-specific access requirements
Certification
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Deep technical knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems
Advanced expertise with Siemens and Johnson Controls (JCI) fire alarm platforms
Strong understanding of NFPA codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
High level of technical proficiency and comfort with software, programming tools, and digital workflows
Hands-on, practical approach to engineering and problem-solving
Strong quality mindset with attention to detail and compliance
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, service, and installation teams
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
Experience supporting large, complex, or federal life safety projects
Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments
Regular interaction with project sites, service teams, and inspectors
May require travel to support inspections, testing, and project execution
Abilities:
M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains integrated cyber-physical systems for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and large enterprises. Its work spans electrical power, security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio-visual, and IT systems, all coordinated through management platforms that support long-term operation and sustainability. The company works end-to-end: it engineers solutions, installs them, and then runs and maintains them to ensure continuous, secure, and resilient performance. What sets it apart is its ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey technology and infrastructure services for critical environments—combining physical systems with digital management to create secure, automated facilities. The goal is to deliver automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems and the platforms needed to manage them over the long term.
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