Fire Protection Engineer for Federal Projects & Compliance

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

You will specialize in fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, while coordinating with project teams across all construction phases. The role requires a PE license, a minimum of five years in fire protection engineering, and experience with USACE or federal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• 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

Technical writing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RMS/QCS

AutoCAD

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX.

You will specialize in fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, while coordinating with project teams across all construction phases. The role requires a PE license, a minimum of five years in fire protection engineering, and experience with USACE or federal projects.