Fire Protection Engineer, PE — Federal Construction

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams. PE license and 5 years of experience preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 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 Engineers (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.

Responsibilities

• Establish an understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders for fire protection features.
• Perform reviews and inspections, ensuring compliance with contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs with technical comments.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Conduct quality assurance oversight and document findings throughout project execution.
• Assist project managers and government personnel as a fire-safety consultant.

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams. PE license and 5 years of experience preferred for this role.