Federal Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

The candidate will serve as the SME for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes. The role involves design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders for fire protection features of work.
• Perform plan reviews, reviews during construction, and post-construction activities.
• Conduct inspections in compliance with project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide guidance regarding facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as fire-safety consultant to project managers and government personnel.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments and recommendations.
• Evaluate RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm, and related systems.

Skills

Fire protection

NFPA standards

UFC 3-600-01

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

The candidate will serve as the SME for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes. The role involves design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases.