Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Hood

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas.

The role serves as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, including design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Qualified candidates hold a PE license, a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum five years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Experience with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with QA, commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• Experience reviewing fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards for fire protection.
• Attend project meetings with stakeholders to ensure proper fire protection features.
• Perform BCOES and plan‑in‑hand reviews.
• Conduct inspections per contract docs.
• Evaluate work practices to ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare technical reports identifying deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as fire-safety consultant to project Managers and government personnel.
• Review contractor submittals and provide comments.
• Respond to RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire systems.
• QA oversight and documenting findings.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

UFC 3-600-01 knowledge

Coordination with government personnel

Technical writing and communication

QA and commissioning experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

5+ years Fire Protection Engineering experience

USACE or federal project experience

Tools

RMS/QCS familiarity

Job description

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