Senior Fire Protection Engineer – AHJ Coordination

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

ProSidian is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to provide fire protection engineering and technical governance for Navy NIWC facilities. The position is primarily on client sites in the California Central Coast region, with a contract contingent/1099 framework and potential W-2 conversion.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and modernization support across dispersed naval installations, focusing on AHJ coordination and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Registered PE and passed NCEES fire protection examination; DFPE designation required.
• Experience in fire protection engineering and governance; Navy/NIWC context preferred.
• DFPE designation and authority confirmed by Navy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and submittal reviews for Navy facilities.
• Coordinate with AHJs to resolve code interpretations and approvals.
• Develop scope, project plans, and execute fire protection initiatives.
• Evaluate existing fire protection and life safety systems; document findings.
• Oversee assigned fire protection responsibilities across naval installations.
• Deliver governance and compliance solutions for Defense sector clients.

Skills

Engineering Services

Program Support

Fire Protection

Technical Governance

AHJ Coordination

UFC applicability

NFPA interpretation

Drawing review

Egress analysis

Technical documentation

QFPE Certification

Engineering judgment

Education

Engineering degree

PE registration

Job description

ProSidian is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to provide fire protection engineering and technical governance for Navy NIWC facilities. The position is primarily on client sites in the California Central Coast region, with a contract contingent/1099 framework and potential W-2 conversion.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and modernization support across dispersed naval installations, focusing on AHJ coordination and design reviews.