Fire Protection Engineer (PE) – Federal Projects

Accura Engineering; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The role requires expertise in fire protection systems, UFC 3-600-01, and NFPA standards, with responsibility for design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination across all project phases.

The candidate will act as a subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems and will work closely with government personnel, contractors, and project

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of fire protection features of work.
• Perform BCOES and plan-in-hand reviews, applying lessons learned from pre-construction to post-construction activities.
• Conduct inspections in compliance with approved project documentation and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding facility design, construction features, and fire protection systems.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments and recommendations.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm, and related systems.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The role requires expertise in fire protection systems, UFC 3-600-01, and NFPA standards, with responsibility for design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination across all project phases.

The candidate will act as a subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems and will work closely with government personnel, contractors, and project