Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Worth

Accura Engineering; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on fire protection for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards, and serving as a SME on fire/life safety systems.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum five years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Familiarity with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards in project design.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with stakeholders for fire protection features.
• Perform design reviews, inspections, and submittal reviews.
• Conduct acceptance testing and QA/QC across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Review RFIs and contractor submittals and provide comments.

Skills

Fire protection

PE license

Technical writing

Project coordination

NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

RMS/QCS

Job description

Position:Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Worth

Location: Ft Worth, TX

***Work Location: Fort Worth, 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