Full-Time

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Eastern Research Group

Eastern Research Group

201-500 employees

Public health and environmental safety consulting

Compensation Overview

$100k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Indian Head, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • A minimum of 8 years experience is required, 10+ years is preferred
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in fire protection engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline
  • Must have a PE license
  • Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Experience designing fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems and developing FPS drawings and specifications
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
Responsibilities
  • Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work
  • Design fire protection systems supporting construction, renovation, and modernization efforts in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines
  • Review, evaluate, and critique FPS designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms
  • Analyze existing or planned facilities to identify FPS requirements associated with current or planned use
  • Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve the FPS
  • Perform fire protection design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party design firms
  • Develop or review test plans for new or modified FPS. Assist with planning/scheduling testing
  • Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope
  • Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues
  • Analyze, formulate, and recommend facility fire protection requirements, design, space criteria, and usage through space utilization studies and forecasts
  • Lead analyses and solution development for facility planning and management for sensitive testing facilities
  • Lead complex activities related to the control and management of cost, schedule, risk, and resource optimization
  • Prepare or review facilities estimates and site proposals for client review as to cost and feasibility
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with fire safety requirements for vertical new construction and building renovation
  • Experience with DoD fire protection requirements, such as NAVSEA OP-5 and UFC 3-600-01
  • Experience with ultra-high-speed FPS
  • Experience with ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) detection technologies
  • Experience with relevant regulations, including construction building codes
Eastern Research Group

Eastern Research Group

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Eastern Research Group (ERG) provides consulting services in public health, environmental safety, and worker health and safety. It works with government agencies, communities, private companies, and non-profits to address environmental and health challenges. The firm emphasizes assessing environmental and occupational exposures, ensuring safety of food and drugs, planning sustainable facilities, and improving worker health and safety. Revenue comes from consulting fees, often under long-term government contracts. ERG differentiates itself by its mission-driven focus on fairness, equity, and social justice, and by partnering with a diverse client base including small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Its goal is to protect public health and the environment, improve workplace safety, and promote inclusive economic growth through collaboration with diverse partners.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$83M

Headquarters

Oslo, Norway

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • 10-year Oregon DEQ contract with Opus advances vehicle emissions analysis statewide.
  • $85M EPA contract secures long-term revenue from environmental conflict resolution.
  • Cross-disciplinary teams deliver tailored solutions to state agencies for 40+ years.

What critics are saying

  • ERG Clinical captures 50-70% of public health contracts in 12-24 months.
  • ERG Environmental seizes operational waste contracts from agencies in 6-12 months.
  • EPA reallocates 30% budgets to AI monitoring, cutting $85M contract in 18-36 months.

What makes Eastern Research Group unique

  • ERG excels in ecological services for aquatic and coastal ecosystems with field surveys and valuations.
  • ERG's NELAC-certified lab provides ambient air monitoring and emergency response measurements.
  • ERG prioritizes partnerships with minority-owned and women-owned small businesses for expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

ERG (Eastern Research Group Inc.)
Jan 15th, 2026
ERG and Opus Inspection to conduct 10-year emissions study for Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

ERG and Opus Inspection to conduct 10-year emissions study for Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. ERG, in partnership with Opus Inspection, Inc., has been awarded a 10-year contract with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to advance the state's understanding of real-world vehicle emissions. During the study, Opus will deploy remote sensing devices (RSD) every two years to measure on-road vehicle emissions across Oregon. After each deployment, ERG will conduct rigorous quality assurance reviews and perform in-depth data analysis. Under this contract, ERG and Opus will evaluate the effectiveness of Oregon's Inspection and Maintenance Program, which requires vehicles registered in the Portland and Medford metropolitan areas to pass an emissions test every two years. The study will also help Oregon DEQ assess the effect that commuting has on air quality and understand emissions trends categorized by fuel type, vehicle age, and vehicle type. "This work builds on our history of successful partnerships with Opus in what will become our longest-running and most comprehensive RSD project to date," said Alan Stanard, a staff engineer in ERG's Clean Transportation group. "A full decade of data collection will give us a detailed picture of changes in Oregon's vehicle fleet over time and how the state's inspection program shapes real-world emissions." ERG is excited to help Oregon DEQ translate real-world emissions data into actionable insights that result in cleaner air and healthier communities. Learn more about ERG's Clean Transportation expertise: https://www.erg.com/service/clean-transportation.

ERG (Eastern Research Group Inc.)
Aug 20th, 2025
ERG's Steph Tatham Speaks to a Full House on PFAS Panel at Legislative Summit

ERG's steph Tatham speaks to a full house on PFAS panel at Legislative Summit.

ExecutiveBiz
May 29th, 2024
ERG Receives $85M EPA Environmental Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Contract

ERG receives $85M EPA environmental collaboration & conflict resolution contract.

ERG (Eastern Research Group Inc.)
Aug 18th, 2022
ERG partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

To help these and other communities improve local air quality, ERG works with EPA to develop branded, audience-tailored outreach materials and engages with residents, fleet managers, clean air advocates, and other stakeholders.

Acton Conservation Trust
Feb 24th, 2022
Acton Ma partnered with ERG on Jan 24th 22'.

The Town of Acton has recently partnered with Eastern Research group (ERG) to support Acton Conservation Trust in conducting an in-depth assessment to prioritize 15-20 strategies in the Climate Climate Action Plan (CAP) Blueprint based on potential greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, costs, and benefits, including equity and resilience, of each strategy.