Qualified Fire Protection Engineer

Qualified Fire Protection Engineer

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together global professionals to deliver a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and align at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people to deliver value.

Job Description

ProSidian seeks a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) for Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation for Program Support on a contract basis. The role is hybrid—on/off client site and virtual in the CONUS, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, with locations including North Charleston, SC, as well as the California Central Coast; Western United States; and North America Area (Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, California). This position is for a Contract Contingent, exempt 1099 contract: no overtime pay. The Qualified Fire Protection Engineer will support geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities requiring coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support.

The role aligns with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant and focuses on 541330 – Engineering Services Program Support for Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support. We seek qualified Fire Protection Engineer candidates with relevant Defense and National Security sector experience to support professional services engagements for defense and national security clients such as NIWC. ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time employed W-2 position.

The Senior Consultant role is located in CONUS — mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region, at or near Vandenberg Space Force Base. The initial work site is hybrid on/off client site and virtual.

Job Overview

Provide services and support as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer aligned with the Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation Functional Area in the Defense and National Security industry sector. This role focuses on engineering, compliance, and risk management solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of the Navy and NIWC Atlantic, and GSA Federal Acquisition Service, which conducts MRAs. The role supports facilities in South Carolina, Virginia, and other CONUS locations, with hybrid on/off client site and virtual work arrangements.

Deliver mission-critical fire protection engineering, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety solutions safeguarding Navy installations. Apply licensed fire protection expertise to evaluate designs, assess facility safety, and support compliant modernization.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide defense and national security sector-related hybrid on/off client site and virtual engineering services for Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Senior Consultant, with activities generally located in CONUS mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions and in the California Central Coast, Western United States, and North America.
• Provide qualified engineering support for design and submittal reviews, code compliance evaluation, technical findings and SRM planning. Support existing facility life safety assessments when tasked. Coordinate recommendations with the DFPE and applicable government AHJs.

Qualifications

• For Qualified Fire Protection Engineer candidates: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and passage of the NCEES written examination in fire protection engineering, with relevant fire protection engineering experience.

• Education / Experience: Engineering education supporting PE registration and relevant fire protection experience.

• Skills: Fire protection engineering analysis, drawing/submittal review, life safety evaluation, systems knowledge, code research, and technical reporting.

• Competencies: Technical accuracy, professional judgment, evidence-based evaluation, risk assessment, and interdisciplinary coordination.

• Additional details: Verify active PE registration and applicable licensing/credential acceptance. QFPE credentials do not automatically grant DFPE designation or AHJ authority. Formal training, deliverables, and acceptance criteria may vary.

• Additional Information

• Our corporate benefits include programs focused on health and well-being, financial security, work-life effectiveness, and professional growth. ProSidian supports eligible employees with a range of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, education opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. These programs are designed to promote wellness, financial stability, ongoing learning, and work-life balance.