Fire Protection Engineer (Indian Head, Maryland)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to join our team on site at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, MD. As FPE, you conduct design reviews and provide expert oversight of fire protection systems construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards. Your role will be in critical in maintaining the safety and integrity of construction projects.

Key responsibilities :

Conduct design reviews for fire protection systems.

Perform on-site inspections of :

o Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material

o Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings

o Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

o Smoke Control systems

Collaborate with contractors, project teams, and inspectors to resolve technical or compliance issues.

Prepare detailed reports documenting inspections, findings, and recommendations.

Ensure all fire protection work complies with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.

Provide technical guidance and support to Associate Special Inspectors and project staff.

Qualifications to be successful in the role :

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection or related discipline.

Experience with fireproofing, fire-resistant coatings, firestop systems, and smoke control systems.

Knowledge of ICC, UL, FM, and AABC certifications and standards.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work on-site in Indian Head, MD and manage multiple inspection tasks effectively.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits :

Medical insurance / Dental / Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Health and Savings Account plan

Life / AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License / Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!