Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Hood

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. You will serve as the SME for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, and coordinating design reviews, inspections, and acceptance testing.

The role requires a PE license, 5+ years in fire protection engineering, and strong technical writing and project coordination skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards is required.
• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or federal project experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsabilités

• Establish understanding of UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA fire protection requirements.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of fire protection features.
• Perform reviews, plan-in-hand, and QA across pre-construction to post-construction activities.
• Conduct inspections per project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate site conditions and work practices for compliance with fire protection codes.
• Prepare technical reports with deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs and field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm systems.
• Provide guidance on facility design and life safety systems.

Connaissances

Fire protection engineering

Compliance knowledge

Technical writing

Project coordination

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Outils

RMS

QCS

Description du poste

Fire Protection Engineer

• Work Location: Fort Hood, TX***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary

The Fire Protection Engineer will provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes. This role includes design reviews, inspections, quality assurance, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams throughout all phases of construction.

Duties/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 Requests for Information (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

Education/Experience

• 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.
• US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred
• Experience with quality assurance, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• Experience reviewing fire suppression, detection, alarm, and life safety systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify