Fire Protection Engineer – Federal Sector

Procon Consulting

Fire Protection Engineer at Procon Consulting ensuring compliance with federal safety standards in fire protection and life safety systems. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on high-impact federal projects.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection and life safety engineering, including compliance with NFPA standards and ICC codes. Proficient in conducting inspections, technical reviews, and collaborating with project teams to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

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Fire Protection EngineeringNFPA Standards ComplianceLife Safety Code KnowledgeField InspectionsTechnical Report Preparation

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Hard Skills

Fire Protection System DesignHydraulic CalculationsFire Alarm TestingConstruction InspectionsTechnical Assessments

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)NICET CertificationNFPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Fire ProtectionLife SafetyConstruction ComplianceBuilding CodesRisk Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documents for compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety codes, standards, and best practices.
Perform technical reviews of building and development plans to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code, NFPA standards, ICC codes, and other adopted regulations.
Conduct fire protection and life safety surveys, audits, and assessments at existing facilities and construction sites.
Perform field inspections and construction site walk-throughs to verify contractor materials, installation methods, and workmanship comply with approved plans and applicable requirements.
Review sprinkler system designs and hydraulic calculations for accuracy and code compliance.
Evaluate and verify compliance of fire alarm systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, smoke control systems, and other fire protection features.
Prepare technical reports, inspection findings, survey documentation, and project records.
Respond to client and stakeholder inquiries regarding fire prevention, fire protection systems, and life safety requirements.
Support project teams across K-12, federal, and commercial facilities throughout design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
Collaborate with registered Professional Engineers serving as Responsible Engineers-in-Charge to develop fire protection and life safety deliverables.
Lead and support fire protection and life safety initiatives, programs, and project activities.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior fire protection personnel when required and assist with departmental leadership activities in the absence of senior fire protection staff.
Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and work with project stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved effectively.
Gain progressive engineering experience under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers, contributing toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
2–5 years of experience in fire protection and life safety (FP&LS) design, design reviews, field surveys, inspections, or related engineering services.
Working knowledge of NFPA standards, ICC Fire and Building Codes, and other applicable fire protection and life safety regulations.
NICET and/or NFPA certifications preferred.
Demonstrated field experience with fire and life safety systems, including fire alarm testing, construction inspections, and technical assessments related to fire protection, safety, health, and risk mitigation.
Experience reviewing fire protection system designs, sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations, and life safety documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret codes, standards, and engineering requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
Ability to travel up to 50% to project sites for inspections, audits, surveys, and construction observations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary commensurate with experience.
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.