Fire Protection Engineer

ACCURA Engineering & Consulting Services is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support federal construction projects in the Fort Hood region, working onsite in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will act as the fire protection and life safety subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and applicable codes across design reviews, inspections, QA, submittal reviews, and acceptance testing while coordinating with project teams through every phase of construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA fire protection requirements.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper execution of fire protection features of work.
• Perform BCOES and plan-in-hand reviews, applying lessons learned from pre-construction through post-construction activities.
• Conduct inspections in alignment with approved project documentation and contract requirements.
• Assess work practices, procedures, and site conditions to verify compliance with fire protection codes, standards, and policies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports that identify deficiencies and propose corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on 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 deliver technical comments and recommendations.
• Evaluate and respond to RFIs and review field changes.
• Schedule and perform final acceptance testing of fire suppression, detection, alarm, and related systems.
• Maintain quality assurance oversight and document findings throughout project execution.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen status.
• Ability to pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Proven knowledge of UFC 3-600-01, NFPA standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
• USACE or other federal project experience is preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance, commissioning, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS and federal construction management practices.
• 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.

Technologies

• UFC 3-600-01
• NFPA standards
• RMS
• QCS
• BCOES

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

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