Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Projects

Procon Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon seeks a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team focused on federal sector projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the highest standards of fire protection engineering.

This position requires up to 50% travel to project sites, field surveys, design reviews, and inspections. A Bachelor's in Fire Protection or related field is required; EIT preferred; NFPA/ICC knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field is required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of FP/LS design, reviews, surveys, inspections, or related engineering services.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, ICC Fire and Building Codes, and life safety regs.
• NICET/NFPA certifications preferred.
• Experience reviewing fire protection system designs, sprinkler plans, hydraulics, and life safety docs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs for compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure Life Safety Code, NFPA standards, and ICC codes compliance.
• Conduct surveys, audits, and assessments at facilities and construction sites.
• Perform field inspections and verify contractor materials, methods, and workmanship.
• Review sprinkler designs and hydraulic calculations for accuracy and code compliance.
• Evaluate fire alarm, gaseous suppression, and smoke control systems for compliance.
• Prepare reports, findings, survey docs, and project records.
• Respond to client inquiries about fire protection requirements.
• Support K-12, federal, and commercial facilities through design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with engineers acting as Responsible Engineers-in-Charge to develop deliverables.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

Life safety design experience

Code/regulatory compliance experience

Strong communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred

NICET or NFPA certifications preferred

Job description

Procon seeks a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team focused on federal sector projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the highest standards of fire protection engineering.

This position requires up to 50% travel to project sites, field surveys, design reviews, and inspections. A Bachelor's in Fire Protection or related field is required; EIT preferred; NFPA/ICC knowledge essential.