Fire Protection Engineer-Fort Hood
Accura Engineering•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
The Fire Protection Engineer will provide fire protection engineering support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes. This role includes design reviews, inspections, quality assurance, submittal reviews, acceptance testing, and coordination with project teams throughout all phases of construction.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must pass a federal background review and drug screen
- 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
- Experience with quality assurance, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
- Experience reviewing fire suppression, detection, alarm, and life safety systems.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) or other federal project experience, preferred
- Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
Responsibilities
- Establish a thorough understanding of fire protection requirements related to UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA standards.
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful execution of fire protection features of work.
- Perform BCOES and plan-in-hand reviews, applying lessons learned from pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities.
- Conduct inspections in compliance with approved project documentation and contract requirements.
- Evaluate work practices, procedures, and site conditions to ensure compliance with fire protection codes, standards, and policies.
- Prepare detailed technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance regarding facility design, construction features, and fire protection systems.
- Serve as a fire-safety and life-safety consultant to project managers and government personnel.
- Review contractor submittals and provide technical comments and recommendations.
- Evaluate and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and review field changes.
- Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm, and related systems.
- Perform quality assurance oversight and document findings throughout project execution.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
