Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Sector

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 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 and/or NFPA certifications preferred
• 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.