# Fire Protection Engineer

Hiring organization: [Architect of the Capitol](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/architect-of-the-capitol)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/01b3c37c-ccb9-4dc5-b799-e0b68e762ab0

Listed on Architect of the Capitol's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 57736 – 111087 USD per year

## Summary

This developmental role in the Senate's facilities division involves designing and evaluating fire protection systems, conducting fire safety analyses, and overseeing compliance with building codes and safety standards. It suits engineers early in their career who want hands-on experience applying fire science principles to real infrastructure challenges.

_Our summary, not Architect of the Capitol's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in professional engineering (ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent technical foundation)
- Specialized experience at next lower grade level (GS-05 for GS-07 posting) OR graduate-level education in engineering OR Superior Academic Achievement at baccalaureate level
- Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and practices
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Willingness to respond during emergency situations as essential personnel

## Nice to have

- Fire Protection Engineering degree (noted as ideal)
- Professional Engineer registration
- Experience with NFPA and UPC fire codes
- Prior fire hazard assessment experience
- Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) experience

Apply on Architect of the Capitol's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889888500