Vanderweil Engineers · 1 day ago
Lead Fire Protection Engineer (PE - Design)
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVanderweil Engineers is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer and Team Lead to help drive and elevate their Fire Protection practice in their Alexandria, VA office. This leadership position will have a direct impact on project strategy, team development, and client success, focusing on the design of fire suppression, fire alarm, and other safety systems across diverse projects.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalReal EstateSoftware
Hiring Manager
John Birtwell
Responsibilities
Oversee system design for sprinklers, standpipes, high-rise fire pumps, gaseous agent suppression, voice evacuation, and advanced detection technologies
Serve as a project leader and trusted advisor to clients—coordinating closely with architects, engineers, and construction teams throughout design and construction
Conduct site assessments and documentation of existing FP/FA systems; develop recommendations and technical reports
Produce and review design drawings using Revit and AutoCAD ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to codes and standards
Lead construction administration efforts including site visits, field reports, RFI responses, and review of shop drawings and submittals
Manage the workflow, schedules, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects
Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers—helping shape the future of our Fire Protection practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
PE License (in Fire Protection or relevant discipline)
10+ years of progressive fire protection engineering experience, including advanced design of FP/FA systems
Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills—able to engage clients, lead meetings, and guide internal teams
Proven leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and developing junior engineering staff
Ability to create, review, and modify detailed technical drawings and specifications with precision and expertise
Preferred
Our Work Culture: At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way
Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members' physical and behavioral health are a priority
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid work style
Wellness programs
Company
Vanderweil Engineers
Vanderweil is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, sustainability, commissioning, and power engineering firm dedicated to providing customized and innovative engineering solutions through excellent client service.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eli Sherman
President & CEO
Keith Lord
CFO/Managing Principal
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