Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Construction Expert

Accura Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX, supporting federal construction projects. The role focuses on design reviews, life-safety compliance, and QA across all project phases.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 5+ years of fire protection experience, and be familiar with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA codes. Fort Hood-based work with a strong emphasis on government coordination and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of five years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with QA, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand fire protection requirements per UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with stakeholders for fire protection features.
• Perform reviews of plans and construction documents.
• Conduct inspections as per project docs and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices for compliance with codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as fire-safety consultant to project managers and government personnel.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments.
• Respond to RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule final acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Perform QA oversight and document findings.

Skills

Fire protection design

NFPA standards

Technical writing

Project coordination

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RMS/QCS

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX, supporting federal construction projects. The role focuses on design reviews, life-safety compliance, and QA across all project phases.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license, have 5+ years of fire protection experience, and be familiar with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA codes. Fort Hood-based work with a strong emphasis on government coordination and reporting.