Senior Fire Protection Engineer
About The Position
ProSidian seeks a Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE) for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract basis. This role involves Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination, primarily supporting work on client sites in the California Central Coast region, specifically Vandenberg Space Force Base. The position is for a Contract Contingent, Exempt 1099 Contract with no overtime pay. The Senior Fire Protection Engineer will support geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities requiring coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support. This role is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant and focuses on Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support. Candidates with relevant Defense and National Security Sector Experience are sought. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) position, with the possibility of conversion to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position. The role focuses on Engineering, Compliance, and Risk Management solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (Navy / NIWC Atlantic). The primary work location is Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- Registered PE, passed NCEES fire protection examination, relevant fire protection experience.
- DFPE designation and authority require Navy confirmation.
- DFPE designation for the assigned AOR and documented authority confirmed.
- Engineering degree supporting PE registration.
- Relevant fire protection engineering education and experience appropriate to assigned oversight.
- If QFPE functions are performed, meet supplied QFPE credentials.
- UFC applicability, NFPA code interpretation, drawing review, fire protection systems, egress analysis, technical writing.
- Engineering review, UFC/code interpretation, scoping, stakeholder coordination, technical documentation and issue resolution.
- Engineering judgment, risk prioritization, traceable decisions, AHJ coordination, professional accountability.
- QFPE Certification and ability to exercise engineering judgment, governance, risk prioritization, accountability and clear communication.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector Experience
- Functional and technical area expertise also ideal
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive design and submittal reviews for Navy facilities, ensuring full compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety codes and standards
- Coordinate strategically with government Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve complex code interpretations and secure required regulatory approvals
- Develop scope, establish project plans, and execute fire protection engineering initiatives, including comprehensive risk assessments and facility modernization support
- Conduct thorough evaluations of existing facility fire protection and life safety systems; document technical findings and deliver actionable recommendations for system improvements
- Provide oversight of assigned project fire protection responsibilities and support comprehensive engineering reviews across geographically dispersed naval installations
- Deliver technical governance and compliance solutions tailored to Defense and National Security sector clients, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Assistance programs
- Paid time off
- Insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible spending
- Education opportunities
- Recognition bonuses
- Discounts
- Flexible work arrangements
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Career Level
Senior
