Fire Protection Engineer
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Raleigh, NC, USA
In PersonTravel to project sites is required as needed.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering or another engineering discipline with significant fire protection experience is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- At least 5 years of fire protection engineering experience is required; experience supporting federal healthcare or government facilities is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience performing fire protection and life safety design reviews is required.
- Strong knowledge of the VA Technical Information Library, Unified Facilities Criteria, VA Program Guide PG-18-15, NFPA codes and standards, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code is required.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports is required.
- Experience preparing formal technical review comments and compliance documentation, along with strong written communication skills, is required.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required is necessary.
- The employee must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and traverse construction sites with challenging conditions, including uneven terrain, stairs, adverse weather, ladders, and roofs.
- The employee must be able to take measurements, perform tests comparing installed work to contract requirements, and observe construction activities.
- Job offers are contingent on work-status eligibility and passing a federal government background check.
Responsibilities
- Perform independent peer reviews of fire protection and life safety design documents prepared and sealed by outside engineering firms.
- Review fire protection drawings and specifications for compliance with the VA Technical Information Library, Unified Facilities Criteria, NFPA codes and standards, International Building Code, International Fire Code, and local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.
- Review stand-alone life safety upgrade designs for compliance with applicable VA and Department of Defense requirements.
- Ensure fire protection systems can be incorporated into hospital designs alongside mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems.
- Review sprinkler system evaluations and fire distribution reports for alignment with government intent and VA-developed Statements of Work.
- Perform formal fire protection and life safety reviews after receiving design review requests and project documentation from the VA's designated representative.
- Review design narratives, technical specifications, construction drawings, engineering calculations, Requests for Information, and other design documents in accordance with VA Program Guide PG-18-15 and applicable architect/engineer submittal requirements.
- Conduct intermediate and final design review milestones.
- Backcheck all 65% design review comments against the 100% design submission to verify that comments have been addressed.
- Complete final design reviews to confirm compliance with applicable codes, standards, VA criteria, and project requirements.
- Prepare and issue a final certification letter stating that the completed design complies with applicable codes, standards, VA Technical Information Library requirements, and Unified Facilities Criteria.
- Conduct on-site inspections of fire protection and life safety systems during construction or after installation.
- Verify that installed systems conform to approved design documents and project specifications.
- Document inspection findings and prepare detailed reports for submission to the VA.
- Identify design deficiencies, code conflicts, and constructability issues, and provide practical recommendations for resolution.
- Participate in technical meetings with project teams, clients, architects, engineers, and government representatives.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs projects.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense projects.
- Healthcare facility engineering or hospital design experience.
- Experience performing independent design reviews for government clients.
- Familiarity with federal design review and quality assurance processes.
- NICET certifications or additional fire protection credentials are a plus.
- An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.
About the company
DAV Energy Solutions designs building systems and advises facility owners on construction, energy use and long-term maintenance. Its work spans hospitals, military facilities, schools and laboratories, where reliable power, heating and ventilation are essential to daily operations. The firm earns fees for engineering studies, construction oversight and commissioning, which tests whether installed systems work as designed; it also assesses existing equipment and recommends efficiency upgrades. Clients use its findings to plan renovations, compare project costs and manage buildings through construction and occupancy. Founded in 2009, it is headquartered in San Diego, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pacific Beach, CA
Founded
2009
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What believers are saying
- Federal buyers have established routes: Davenergy lists a government purchasing schedule and prime Veterans Affairs and military contracts.
- Electrical designers get location flexibility: Davenergy's posted role is fully remote with limited site travel.
- Project coordinators receive retirement contributions: Davenergy's posting lists 3% of salary plus annual profit sharing.
What critics are saying
- Remote technicians still face sudden travel: Davenergy's field electrical role requires availability on one week's notice or less.
- Hospital schedules constrain personal time: Davenergy's San Antonio construction administrator must accommodate nights, weekends and holidays.
- Federal screening gates employment: Davenergy's electrical design posting makes all offers contingent on a government background check.
What makes DAV Energy Solutions unique
- Veteran ownership defines Davenergy: it is a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
- Design draws on field testing: Davenergy feeds knowledge from commissioning back into engineering analysis and design.
- Renewable work extends beyond studies: Davenergy documents commissioning more than 20 megawatts of solar installations.
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