Full-Time

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Updated on 5/12/2026

DLH

DLH

501-1,000 employees

Technology-enabled government health and security solutions

Compensation Overview

$130k - $142k/yr

+ Performance incentives + Program-specific awards

Bethesda, MD, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid: on-site in Bethesda, MD and remote work.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of general experience and a registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Experience supporting healthcare and/or laboratory environments, including familiarity with chemical hazards
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • Veterans also welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
  • Review architectural / engineering designs and fire protection system shop drawings for over 50 buildings.
  • Conduct construction inspections and issue final occupancy permits.
  • Witness acceptance tests for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications.
  • Evaluate existing building conditions through life safety and hazard analysis surveys.
  • Provide technical guidance using various NFPA codes.

DLH provides technology-enabled services, such as research and development, systems engineering, and digital transformation, to federal government agencies in the health and national security sectors. The company fulfills government contracts by using data analytics and software integration to manage public health programs, logistics, and performance evaluations. Unlike many competitors, DLH maintains a specialized focus on emerging public health challenges through initiatives like its Extreme Weather & Health Innovation Center. Its goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs by delivering data-driven insights and technical support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • NIH awards $23M five-year IT contract for National Institute on Drug Abuse.
  • GRSi integration expands cloud modernization amid rising federal RFP activity.
  • Fiscal 2026 budget boosts defense funding, stabilizing DLH's procurement pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Small business set-asides strip CMOP and Head Start, slashing Q2 revenue 34%.
  • Leidos captures DLH's OASIS+ task orders at Defense Health Agency and CDC.
  • $132.7M debt from GRSi erodes 9% margins through 700-employee integration failures.

What makes DLH unique

  • DLH specializes in health IT modernization for NIH institutes like NIA and NIDA.
  • GRSi acquisition bolsters DLH's DevSecOps and cybersecurity for federal agencies.
  • Extreme Weather & Health Innovation Center targets climate-public health intersections.

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