Fire Protection Engineer

Davenergy Solutions

Fire Protection Engineer supporting U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense projects.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fire Protection Engineering with a strong focus on compliance with NFPA Codes and Standards, IBC, and IFC. Proficient in conducting design reviews, inspections, and providing recommendations for fire protection and life safety systems in federal healthcare or government facilities.

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Fire Protection Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseVA Technical Information Library (TIL)NFPA Codes and Standards KnowledgeDesign Review and Compliance Documentation

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Hard Skills

Fire Protection Design ReviewEngineering Drawing InterpretationTechnical Report PreparationCode Compliance AnalysisOn-Site Inspections

Soft Skills

Excellent Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)International Building Code (IBC)International Fire Code (IFC)VA Program Guide PG-18-15Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform independent peer reviews of fire protection and life safety (FLS) design documents prepared and sealed by outside engineering firms.
Review fire protection drawings and specifications for compliance with:
VA Technical Information Library (TIL)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
NFPA Codes and Standards
International Building Code (IBC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
Perform formal Fire Protection and Life Safety (FLS) reviews following receipt of design review requests and associated project documentation submitted by the VA's designated representative.
Conduct on-site inspections of fire protection and life safety systems during construction or post-installation.
Verify installed systems conform to approved design documents and project specifications.
Identify design deficiencies, code conflicts, and constructability issues while providing practical recommendations for resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering or another engineering discipline with significant fire protection experience.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Minimum 5 years of fire protection engineering experience, preferably supporting federal healthcare or government facilities.
Demonstrated experience performing fire protection and life safety design reviews.
Strong knowledge of:
VA Technical Information Library (TIL)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
VA Program Guide PG-18-15
NFPA Codes and Standards
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
International Building Code (IBC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing formal technical review comments and compliance documentation.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
10 Paid Federal Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Optional Benefits
Accident Coverage
Short Term Disability
Term Life Insurance
Medical Bridge
Critical Illness