Fire Protection Engineer (copy)

SteerBridge•Washington, DC

1d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, missionâfocused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercialâgrade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our peopleâespecially the veterans whose leadership, problemâsolving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We donât simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. We are seeking a qualified Fire Protection Engineer (DoD/VA Focus) to oversee on-site infrastructure upgrades to Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. This role involves close coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and VA staff to manage schedules, ensure code compliance, and maintain quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. Youâll support the implementation of healthcare-related renovations and new construction in a live VA medical environment, helping bridge technical disciplines and federal project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection preferred.
5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in fire protection engineering, life safety systems design, or code compliance for commercial or federal building projects.
Proven experience in managing complex, new construction or major renovation commercial building projects, and experience in managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.
Ability to work independently or in groups and in a stressful environment.
Experience interfacing with GSA Public Building Services, A&E firms, construction contractors and trades, and building suppliers.
Expert knowledge and understanding of construction methodology.
Experience developing government project cost estimates (RS Means or equivalent) and tracking of project costs.
Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera.
Ability to direct facility construction activities and lead construction progress meetings.
Experience on commercial projects that included a large percentage of systems furniture.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Expert/s (SME) to conduct needs analysis, develop project requirements/objectives, and design preliminary space plans.
Proven experience in written and verbal communications. Highly skilled in detail-oriented documentation, with significant abilities in communicating with Government Project Managers, SME, and development team members in tactful manner, as well as providing written feedback to Government Project Manager and clients.
Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.
Significant, proven experience as a member of a team and a team leader; positive interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, particularly with clients from a wide variety of business cultures.