Fire Protection Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in various aspects of the FAA Fire Life Safety Program, including FLS Guidance, policy formulation, and planning.

• Enhance and support elements of the Fire Life Safety program to safeguard employees and others while ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and FAA laws and regulations.

• Aid in analyzing FLS codes and standards.

• Offer guidance on the relevance of codes and standards to FAA facilities, missions, and technical items.

• Provide FLS guidance to the FAA regarding program and Agency initiatives.

• Create technical guidance related to design and construction activities.

• Assist in developing standard specifications for installations at FAA facilities.

• Contribute to FLS program planning, prioritization, consultation, and direction.

• Write white papers, proposals, and analytical documents for FLS stakeholders.

• Perform extensive fire protection and life safety evaluations of key FAA air traffic control facilities.

• Assess facilities in accordance with the International Building Code, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 72, NFPA 75, NFPA, and other relevant codes, standards, and FAA orders.

• Review facility human element programs, including Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, fire drills, and the inspection, testing, and maintenance of systems.

• Organize site visits with customers.

• Develop and sustain up-to-date CRA schedules.

• Provide supplemental CRA support as requested by the AJW-23 Program Manager.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of applicable exempt experience, or a relevant Master's Degree with 2+ years of relevant exempt experience.

• EIT certificate or equivalent experience is required.

• Strong working knowledge of pertinent ICC and NFPA codes is essential.

• Previous experience in developing and/or providing comprehensive consultation on FLS programs.

• Capability to produce FLS designs for various critical FLS elements and offer insightful comments on FLS designs and installations.

• Prior experience in training on FLS concepts and code applications.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Experience with FAA National Airspace System facilities, FAA-staffed or unstaffed locations, or similar government installations is preferred.

• Familiarity with 29 CFR 1960.20 is preferred.

• Specific experience with programs at Federal agencies is preferred, with FAA experience being highly valued.

• Previous training on the use and maintenance of Fire Protection systems is favored.

• Candidates are required to keep their camera on during the interview; the interviewer will take your picture for identification purposes if an offer is made.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position available.

• Up to 50% travel opportunity.

• Leidos offers assistance in achieving the goal of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).