Career Fair Applicants - Fire Protection Design Engineer

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Engineer to support a U.S. Navy client. This role involves assisting with the evaluation and design of fire protection and life safety systems for new construction, renovations, and existing industrial and administrative facilities. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of applicable codes, a willingness to learn, and is eager to gain hands-on experience supporting facility design efforts from concept through construction. 

• Develop and review facility fire protection and life safety designs  
• Support the design and integration of fire alarm, high-speed suppression, and detection systems within multidisciplinary engineering project teams  
• Conduct site visits to document the existing condition of fire protection systems, develop new requirements based on planned use, and create preliminary scopes and cost estimates for projects to improve fire protection systems  
• Prepare technical memoranda/reports to document compliance with the design scope  
• Review, evaluate, and critique fire protection system designs working closely with architect and engineering (A/E) firms  
• Collaborate closely with senior Fire Protection Engineers on project design and development 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (or expected graduation in December 2025 or May 2026) in Fire Protection Engineering 
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required) 
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience  
• Familiarity with fire alarm and sprinkler system design, including developing drawings and specifications 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 
• 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 

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. 

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

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