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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

North Charleston, SC, usFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
Freelance / independent contractor

Core

Provide designated fire protection engineering, design reviews, life safety assessments, and regulatory compliance support for U.S. Navy installations.

Role type

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (Designated Fire Protection Engineer - DFPE)

Builds

Fire protection systems, life safety solutions, and compliance documentation for naval facilities

Domain

Defense and National Security / Fire Protection Engineering

Required skills

Fire protection engineering, NFPA code interpretation, UFC applicability, egress analysis, drawing review, technical writing, AHJ coordination

Preferred skills

DFPE designation, QFPE certification, Navy sector experience

Technologies

NFPA codes, UFC standards

Responsibilities

Lead design and submittal reviews, coordinate with government Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), evaluate existing facility life safety, oversee project fire protection responsibilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC