Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 匹

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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

The role focuses on fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, and coordinating with project teams through all phases of construction. The candidate will review submittals, conduct acceptance testing, and provide technical guidance to government personnel and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of five years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• USACE or other federal project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards for fire protection requirements.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of fire protection features.
• Perform plan reviews and pre-construction activities, applying lessons learned from all project phases.
• Conduct inspections in compliance with approved project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices, procedures, and site conditions to ensure code compliance and safety.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as a fire-safety and life-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.
• Perform quality assurance oversight and document findings throughout project execution.

Skills

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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

The role focuses on fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, and coordinating with project teams through all phases of construction. The candidate will review submittals, conduct acceptance testing, and provide technical guidance to government personnel and contractors.