Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Projects (PE)

Accura Engineering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Houston, TX, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support Fort Hood federal construction projects. You will be the subject-matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish a thorough understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with project 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

Technical writing

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Accura Engineering in Houston, TX, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support Fort Hood federal construction projects. You will be the subject-matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases.