Senior Fire Protection Engineer (Job 1437)
DLH · Bethesda, Maryland
Posted 22 days ago · $135,000 - $140,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days DLH 's roles stay open a median of 23 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 57% of DLH 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DLH
- moderate 5 stale, 1 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 49 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DLH 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DLH .
About this role
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer at DLH will be responsible for reviewing architectural and engineering designs, conducting construction inspections, and issuing occupancy permits for over 50 buildings. The role also involves evaluating existing building conditions through hazard analysis surveys and providing technical guidance based on NFPA codes, primarily in healthcare and laboratory environments.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DLH as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering field
- 4+ years of Fire Protection experience
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Fire Protection
- Experience supporting healthcare and/or laboratory environments
- Familiarity with chemical hazards (NFPA codes 30 and 45)
- Valid Driver’s License
What you get
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Supplemental life with AD&D
- Short and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Parental leave
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $135,000 - $140,000, but final offer may vary based on various factors
- Role involves little to no travel, which may appeal to those seeking work-life balance
- Focus on healthcare and laboratory environments may limit exposure to other sectors
Summarised from DLH 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DLH on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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