Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Projects (Fort Hood)

Accura Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes, including design reviews, inspections, and coordination with project teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and at least five years of fire protection experience.

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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
• US Army Corps of Engineers or other federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with QA, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA fire protection requirements.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of fire protection features of work.
• Perform BCOES and plan-in-hand reviews, applying lessons learned from pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Conduct inspections in compliance with approved project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices, procedures, and site conditions to ensure compliance with fire protection codes, standards, and policies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding facility design, construction features, 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 and respond to 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fire protection engineering

NFPA / UFC 3-600-01 knowledge

Technical writing

Project coordination

Government/federal project experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

RMS/QCS

Job description

Accura Engineering seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes, including design reviews, inspections, and coordination with project teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and at least five years of fire protection experience.