Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting

The Role

Overview

Lead fire protection engineering for federal projects, ensuring code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • system compliance
  • plan review
  • technical review
  • field inspections
  • program lead
  • staff supervision

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with gaseous fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control and related requirements. -Respond to inquiries from the public regarding fire prevention practices. -Lead programs centered around fire protection and life safety systems. -Check sprinkler plans and hydraulic calculations. -Oversee/lead the work of other fire protection staff in the absence of the Fire Marshall. -Perform technical reviews of building and development plans and specifications for compliance with Life Safety Code and adopted National Fire Protection Association systems/standards. -Maintain records and files; prepare reports. -Conduct construction and highly technical fire and life safety-related field inspections.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • 5+ years
  • nicet
  • nfpa
  • engineering
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Applicants must have the desire to lead, teach and help grow the fire protection team. -Fire Protection PE License is required (any of the 50 states). -5+ years of experience in fire protection and life safety systems is required. -Applicants must have the desire and ability to learn about life safety and fire protection systems, maximizing performance, and must be up to the challenge of leading a team of owners, designers, and contractors to find and fix issues from the beginning of design through construction. -Demonstrated field experience in fire and life safety systems, including hands-on testing of fire alarm systems, performing construction-related and technical inspections, and conducting comprehensive assessments in fire protection, safety, health, and risk mitigation. -NICET or NFPA certifications required. -Engineering degree required.

The Company

About Procon Consulting

-Specializes in delivering high-quality project management, engineering, and consultancy services. -Operates across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and transport. -Known for expertise in handling complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion. -Unique ability to manage both technical and strategic elements sets it apart in the consulting world. -Portfolio includes a wide variety of projects, from large transportation networks to advanced energy infrastructure. -Focused on delivering value through innovation, often leading the way in introducing new methodologies and technologies.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Space Planning

Technology Management

Business Management

Facilities Management

Program Management

Project Management

Real Estate

Security Clearance

-must obtain a federal clearance (minimum hspd‑12).