Fire Protection Engineer - Federal

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks a skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our team focused on federal sector projects. With over 25 years of expertise in construction management and technology consulting, Procon offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact federal projects while shaping fire protection and life safety systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the highest standards of fire protection engineering.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• 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

• 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…