Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Projects & Life Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our federal sector team. You will work on high-impact projects, review designs for life safety compliance, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and regulators.

The role emphasizes field surveys, NFPA and Life Safety Code interpretation, and coordination with Registered Professional Engineers. Travel up to 50% to project sites is required, with professional growth toward licensure and PE certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of FP&LS design experience or related engineering services.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, ICC Fire and Building Codes, and life safety regs.
• NICET and/or NFPA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and construction documents for compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.
• Perform technical reviews of building plans to ensure Life Safety Code and NFPA compliance.
• Conduct fire protection and life safety surveys and site inspections.
• Verify contractor materials, installation methods, and workmanship align with approved plans.
• Review sprinkler system designs and hydraulic calculations for code compliance.
• Evaluate fire alarm, gas suppression, and smoke control systems for compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and respond to client inquiries on fire protection requirements.
• Support design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases across facilities.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

NFPA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Field surveys / site inspections

Travel up to 50%

Life safety code familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

NICET/NFPA certifications preferred

Job description

Procon Consulting, LLC is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our federal sector team. You will work on high-impact projects, review designs for life safety compliance, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and regulators.

The role emphasizes field surveys, NFPA and Life Safety Code interpretation, and coordination with Registered Professional Engineers. Travel up to 50% to project sites is required, with professional growth toward licensure and PE certification.