Fort Hood Fire Protection Engineer (PE) – Federal Projects

Accura Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work env

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX. The role focuses on fire protection and life-safety systems across federal construction projects, with duties spanning design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and at least five years of fire protection experience; familiarity with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards is essential. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum five years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and life-safety requirements.
• USACE or federal project experience preferred.
• Experience with QA, commissioning and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• Strong writing, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with government personnel, contractors and stakeholders.
• Competitive salary based on experience; comprehensive benefits.

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 project phases.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with project documentation and contract requirements.
• Evaluate work practices and site conditions for compliance with codes and policies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on facility design and fire protection systems.
• Serve as a fire-safety consultant to project managers and government personnel.
• Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments.
• Respond to RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
• Perform QA oversight and document findings during project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire protection

NFPA standards

UFC 3-600-01

Technical writing

Project coordination

Government contracts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

RMS/QCS

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Fort Hood, TX. The role focuses on fire protection and life-safety systems across federal construction projects, with duties spanning design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree, PE license, and at least five years of fire protection experience; familiarity with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards is essential. U.S.