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Datadog

Federal Support Engineer 3

Denver, CO · Hybrid

The Datadog Federal Support Engineering team is dedicated to serving as highly trusted technical advisors for our Public Sector customers, who operate within some of the most highly regulated and ...

Datadog

Federal Support Engineer 3

Denver, CO · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

The Datadog Federal Support Engineering team is dedicated to serving as highly trusted technical advisors for our Public Sector customers, who operate within some of the most highly regulated and ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal engineering in Colorado is $154,434.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $181,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Federal Engineering job involves designing, developing, and maintaining technical systems and infrastructure for government agencies. Engineers in these roles work on projects related to national defense, transportation, telecommunications, and environmental protection. They must comply with federal regulations and security requirements while ensuring efficiency and innovation. These positions often require security clearances and specialized knowledge in engineering disciplines relevant to government operations.

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Infographic showing various Federal Engineering job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,434 per year, or $74.2 per hour.

Fire Protection Engineer - Remote

Denver, CO • Remote

CLEAR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Fire Protection EngineerFederal & Mission-Critical Infrastructure Projects

Remote, Denver, CO | Full-Time Contract | $150,000 + Benefits

Join a High-Impact Federal Engineering Team

We are seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support complex federal and mission-critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader responsible for fire and life safety systems, code compliance, risk analysis, and infrastructure resilience across high-visibility facilities.This is a long-term contract opportunity offering meaningful project work, leadership exposure, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure programs that directly impact operational continuity and life safety.

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits 

 • $150,000 annual compensation 

 • Annual performance incentives

 • Sign-on assistance for qualified candidates 

 • Health, dental, and vision coverage 

 • Retirement plan with employer contribution 

 • PTO and paid holidays 

 • Short- and long-term disability coverage 

 • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Career Growth 

 • Exposure to federal and mission-critical projects 

 • Leadership opportunities across multidisciplinary teams 

 • Continuing education and PE support 

 • Collaborative engineering-focused environment 

 • Long-term project stability

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection engineering reviews and evaluations for complex facilities 

 • Support fire alarm, suppression, and life safety system design and compliance 

 • Conduct fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance-based evaluations 

 • Review construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications 

 • Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and field surveys 

 • Interpret and apply NFPA, UFC, IBC/IFC, and related fire protection codes 

 • Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and government stakeholders 

 • Support life safety planning and hazardous materials assessments

Qualifications

Required 

 • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

 • Professional Engineer (PE) license required 

 • 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience 

 • 3+ years supporting fire alarm and suppression systems 

 • Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and federal fire protection criteria 

 • U.S. Citizenship required 

 • Ability to obtain Public Trust or Security ClearancePreferred 

 • Federal facility experience (DoD, VA, GSA, UFC) 

 • Experience with healthcare or mission-critical facilities 

 • AutoCAD and fire modeling software experience (FDS, Pathfinder) 

 • Performance-based fire protection analysis experience

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful federal infrastructure projects while contributing to facility resilience, operational continuity, and life safety initiatives alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a high-impact engineering opportunity with long-term project stability and meaningful technical work, we’d like to hear from you.