SAIC - Fire Protection Engineer in Chantilly Virginia United StatesJoin our Talent Network >Talent NetworkAlumni ConnectCurrent EmployeesEventsFeatured LocationsChantillyCharlestonColorado SpringsCraneEl SegundoFort MeadeHampton RoadsHawaiiHuntsvilleRestonSan DiegoSouthern MarylandSt. LouisWashington DCView All LocationsCareer FieldsBusiness ManagementCyberCloudData ScienceDevSecOpsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNetwork EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringTechnical SupportView All Career FieldsView All JobsCandidate ResourcesChantillyCharlestonColorado SpringsCraneEl SegundoFort MeadeHampton RoadsHawaiiHuntsvilleRestonSan DiegoSouthern MarylandSt. LouisWashington DCView All LocationsBusiness ManagementCyberCloudData ScienceDevSecOpsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNetwork EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringTechnical SupportView All Career Fields ERROR Invalid launcher labelkeyBack to Search Results >Previous Opportunity >Next Opportunity >Fire Protection Engineer Job ID T2601798Location Chantilly VA United StatesDate Posted Mar 8 2026Category Environmental Health & SafetySubcategory Environ H&S EngSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10 of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPolyClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work On-SiteBenefits Click hereSharemailApply Now >Apply Now >Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking aFire Protection Engineerto join our team in ourChantilly VA office. This position requires the interest & ability to obtain a TSSCI security clearance with Polygraph.In this role you will be responsible for providing compliance with life safety requirements for the protection of personnel mission and property through the role of enterprise Authority Having Jurisdiction. Additionally you will evaluate compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and Department of Defense regulations to limit client exposure to civil and criminal liability.The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilitiesServe as a Fire Protection Engineering subject matter expert SME for all client locations.Review planning programming architectural and engineering design documents specifications and other technical documents for proposed construction activities to validate compliance with applicable codes and standards and to identify optimal fire protection solutions.Provide support to assigned project managers by identifying issues evaluating alternative solutions and providing recommendations.Witness acceptance testing and commissioning of fire protection systems and equipment to validate functional compliance.Prepare enterprise fire protection governance and policy standard operating procedures and facility design standards.Conduct comprehensive fire safety audits and inspections of new construction to validate compliance of fire protection and life safety.Provide a variety of status reports and respond to internal and external audits.Participate on a variety of committees as assigned attend and participate in professional group meetings maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment ensure processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively ensure accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws government policies and procedures rules and regulations.Prepare client fire protection governance and policy standard operating procedures and facility design standards.Prepare briefing documentation on subject areas directed by the client.Support data collection and metrics development and contribute to records and knowledge management activities.SAIC is about Reaching Our Tomorrow. We are guided by passion innovation inclusion integrity and empowerment. We look for people who are willing to challenge themselves to find new solutions and lead the way creating state-of-the-art answers for todays complex problems. Our culture gives you the freedom to expand your intellectual curiosity cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and have fun along the way. Qualifications Ability to obtainretain TSSCI clearance with Polygraph US Citizenship required by federal law.Bachelors Degree preferably in Fire Protection Engineering.Five 5 years experience with facilities fire protection projects.One of the following certificationsInternational Code Council F3 Fire Plans Examiner.International Code Council B3 General Pans Examiner.International Code Council CN Commercial Fire Alarms Plan Examiner I.National Fire Protection Administration Certified Fire Plans Examiner.Equivalent State Fire Protection Plans Review Certification.Desired QualificationsActive TSSCI clearance with Polygraph.Bachelors Degree in Engineering Architecture Fire Protection or a related field.Ten 10 years experience with facilities fire protection projects.Knowledge of architectural civil structural mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines in order to evaluate and critique coordinated integration of fire protection concepts into large facilities projects.Demonstrated experience with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria UFC International Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and Standards.Demonstrated experience with fire alarm and suppression systems to include installation testing and operations and maintenance.Experience providing fire protection education and safety information. OverviewSAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense space civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT enterprise IT engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology rapidly and securely into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24000 strong driven by mission united by purpose and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston Virginia SAIC has annual revenues of approximately 7.5 billion. For more information visit saic.com. For ongoing news please visit our newsroom. 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