Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to join our team focused on federal sector projects. The role involves reviewing designs and plans to ensure Life Safety Code compliance, NFPA standards adherence, and field surveys at active construction sites.

You will conduct inspections, review hydraulics, and support commissioning across K-12, federal, and commercial facilities. Collaborating with registered Professional Engineers, you will develop deliverables, lead safety initiatives, and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred.
• 2–5 years FP/LS design, reviews, field surveys, inspections.
• NFPA standards and ICC codes knowledge.
• NICET III or PE in FP required.
• Field experience with fire protection systems and life-safety documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; effective communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for site work.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and docs for compliance with fire protection and life-safety codes.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure Life Safety Code and NFPA/ICC compliance.
• Conduct surveys, audits, and assessments at facilities and sites.
• Field inspections to verify materials and installations meet requirements.
• Review sprinkler designs and hydraulic calculations for code compliance.
• Evaluate sensing and suppression systems for compliance and safety.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and project records.
• Respond to client inquiries on fire protection requirements.
• Support design, construction, testing, and commissioning across facilities.
• Collaborate with licensed engineers on deliverables and lead safety initiatives.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and assist with leadership during absences.
• Identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

NFPA/ICC regulatory knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Field inspection & surveys

Project collaboration with engineers/\

Travel up to 50%

Analytical problem solving

Ability to review plans & calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

NICET Level III or PE in Fire Protection

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team focused on federal sector projects. With over 25 years of expertise in construction management and technology consulting, Procon offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact federal projects while shaping fire protection and life safety systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the highest standards of fire protection engineering.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in fire protection and life safety (FP&LS) design, design reviews, field surveys, inspections, or related engineering services.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, ICC Fire and Building Codes, and other applicable fire protection and life safety regulations.
• NICET Level III certification or a PE in Fire Protection required.
• Demonstrated field experience with fire and life safety systems, including fire alarm testing, construction inspections, and technical assessments related to fire protection, safety, health, and risk mitigation.
• Experience reviewing fire protection system designs, sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations, and life safety documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret codes, standards, and engineering requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to project sites for inspections, audits, surveys, and construction observations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documents for compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety codes, standards, and best practices.
• Perform technical reviews of building and development plans to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA standards, ICC codes, and other adopted regulations.
• Conduct fire protection and life safety surveys, audits, and assessments at existing facilities and construction sites.
• Perform field inspections and construction site walk-throughs to verify contractor materials, installation methods, and workmanship comply with approved plans and applicable requirements.
• Review sprinkler system designs and hydraulic calculations for accuracy and code compliance.
• Evaluate and verify compliance of fire alarm systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, smoke control systems, and other fire protection features.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection findings, survey documentation, and project records.
• Respond to client and stakeholder inquiries regarding fire prevention, fire protection systems, and life safety requirements.
• Support project teams across K-12, federal, and commercial facilities throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with registered Professional Engineers serving as Responsible Engineers-in-Charge to develop fire protection and life safety deliverables.
• Lead and support fire protection and life safety initiatives, programs, and project activities.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior fire protection personnel when required and assist with departmental leadership activities in the absence of senior fire protection staff.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and work with project stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved effectively.
• Gain progressive engineering experience under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers, contributing toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure requirements.

Physical Requirements

This Position Requires Regular Onsite Presence In An Active Construction Environment. The Employee Must Be Able To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Position, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, Including

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.