Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Hood

Accura Engineering; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work env

Zusammenfassung

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX. The role focuses on fire protection and life-safety systems across federal construction projects, with duties spanning design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and at least five years of fire protection experience; familiarity with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards is essential. U.S.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum five years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and life-safety requirements.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with QA, commissioning and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• Strong writing, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with government personnel, contractors and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary based on experience; comprehensive benefits.

Aufgaben

• Establish understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure fire protection features are executed.
• Perform BCOES and plan-in-hand reviews applying lessons from all project phases.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices and site conditions for compliance with codes and policies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as a fire-safety consultant to project managers and government personnel.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments.
• Respond to RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
• Perform QA oversight and document findings during project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fire protection

NFPA standards

UFC 3-600-01

Technical writing

Project coordination

Government contracts

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

RMS/QCS

Jobbeschreibung

Position:Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Hood

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:69414

# of Openings:1

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.
• 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