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Job Description
The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.
The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.
Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.
Our Market Offerings Include:
Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.
Job Description
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a qualified fire protection engineering professional and an integral part of the design process as it relates to fire protection. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building code analysis, life safety code analysis, design of automatic detection and suppression systems, water supply analysis, and multi-discipline review of the entire project. This position supports facilities operations at multiple government sites and requires the ability to operate independently within a complex, multi-occupancy federal facility environment.
Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
Preferred Experience & Skills
Required Education
Preferred Education
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement .
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The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.
Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.
Our Market Offerings Include:
- Real Estate & Workplace
- Facilities Management
- Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Project Management & Engineering
- Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
- Mission Support
- Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
- Technology Solutions
Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.
Job Description
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Fire Protection Engineer serves as a qualified fire protection engineering professional and an integral part of the design process as it relates to fire protection. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building code analysis, life safety code analysis, design of automatic detection and suppression systems, water supply analysis, and multi-discipline review of the entire project. This position supports facilities operations at multiple government sites and requires the ability to operate independently within a complex, multi-occupancy federal facility environment.
Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
- Five (5) years of work experience in fire protection engineering; or a registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) fire protection engineering written examination; or a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, dedicated to fire protection engineering, that can be verified with documentation.
- All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience providing fire protection engineering services for federal government facilities, including code compliance reviews and suppression system design.
- Familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, International Building Codes (IBC), and life safety codes applicable to government-occupied facilities.
- Experience collaborating with GSA, facilities managers, and construction project teams on multi-discipline projects.
Required Education
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in fire protection engineering; or a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in a related engineering discipline with equivalent documented experience.
Preferred Education
- Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering. Active registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the District of Columbia, Virginia, or West Virginia, or the ability to obtain reciprocal licensure. Membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE).
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement .
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