Fort Hood Fire Protection Engineer (PE) — Federal Projects

Accura Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX. You will provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases. The candidate will serve as subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, review

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 construction phases.
• Conduct inspections in compliance with project docs and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending 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 technical comments and recommendations.
• Evaluate RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm systems.
• Perform QA oversight and document findings throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PE license

Fire protection exp

NFPA standards

USACE experience

QA/Commissioning

Technical writing

Government liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX. You will provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities include design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams through all construction phases. The candidate will serve as subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, review