About this role
Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
## Job Description
We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with 4-10 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of varying scope for commercial and government facilities using AutoCAD and occasionally Revit. This role requires a U.S fully work authorized person with a degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
## Responsibilities
Perform fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects. Use AutoCAD and Revit for design purposes. Manage projects from start to finish with just the scope of work from the client and a client contact. Prepare and send out field proposals.
## Essential Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with Revit. 4-10 years of engineering experience in fire protection. Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering. Ability to manage projects independently.
## Work Environment
This is an in-office position requiring attendance five days a week, with 8-hour days starting between 7am and 8:30am. The work environment is dynamic and engaging, featuring lunch ping pong, corn hole, Xbox, Wii, and dart tournaments. The company culture includes annual Christmas parties, employee holiday lunches, quarterly cookouts, a fantasy football league, and an Atlantic City weekend trip.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $48.08/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.