Senior Fire Protection Engineer

ProSidian Seeks a Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE) Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis for Work On Client Site in The California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Area (Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc Santa Barbara County California).  This role is for a Contract Contingent Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Senior Fire Protection Engineer P1NIWC009 Professional generally located in Charleston SC supporting geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities requiring coordinated fire protection life safety and modernization support.

With STD Work/Job Site (Office) Language(s) as English the Senior Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination P1NIWC009 aligns with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.  This role shall be principally CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast - North Charleston SC focused on 541330 - Engineering Services Program Support for Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support

We seek Senior Fire Protection Engineer candidates with relevant Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector Clients such as NIWC. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support Position; however ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian-employed W-2 Position.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineering Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination P1NIWC009. 

The Senior Consultant role(s) are located in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region at or near Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc Santa Barbara County California. Initially identified Work Site Address: Work On Client Site - Geo Code Address: 1050 Remount Road North Charleston SC 29406

JOB OVERVIEW

• Provide services and support as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support aligned with the Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Defense and National Security (derived classification) Industry Sector. 
• This role focuses on Engineering; Compliance; Risk Management (derived ProSidian alignment) Solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of the Navy Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (Navy / NIWC Atlantic) NIWC Atlantic Department of the Navy; GSA Federal Acquisition Service conducts MRAS. Generally located at Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc Santa Barbara County California and across the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region (Of Country/World); work on client site.
• Delivering mission-critical fire protection engineering risk assessments regulatory compliance and safety solutions safeguarding Navy installations.  Providing designated fire protection engineering design reviews life safety assessments and compliance support across NIWC.  Overseeing assigned fire protection responsibilities coordinating with authorities and guiding engineering reviews and modernization for NIWC.  Authority Having Jurisdiction. It is the organization office or individual authorized to interpret and enforce applicable fire protection and life safety requirements and approve relevant designs systems or installations.  In the NIWC context AHJ coordination means working with the designated Navy or installation authority to resolve code interpretations address design-review findings and obtain required approvals. A contractors DFPE or QFPE credentials alone do not automatically confer AHJ authority.  The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is the U.S. Navy organization seeking fire protection engineering support for facilities in South Carolina Virginia and other CONUS locations.   Requirement Status: Explicit DFPE function; standardized staffing Coverage: Governance measurement evaluation compliance operations technical execution

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Senior Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination P1NIWC009

• Provide Defense and National Security (derived classification) sector-related work on client-site engineering services for Navy NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Labor Category: Senior Consultant with activities generally located in California Central Coast; Western United States; North America California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc Santa Barbara County California.
• Lead design and submittal reviews. Coordinate with government AHJs. Scope and plan SRM fire protection work. Evaluate existing facility life safety when taskeddocument technical findings and recommended resolutions. 
• Oversee assigned project/AOR fire protection responsibilities. Participate in design and submittal reviews coordinate with applicable AHJs and support SRM engineering scoping and planning. Participate in existing-facility fire protection and life safety

Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications For Senior Fire Protection Engineer Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination P1NIWC009 Candidates:

Per supplied QFPE definition: registered PE passed NCEES fire protection examination relevant fire protection experience. DFPE designation and authority require Navy confirmation.

DFPE designation for the assigned AOR and documented authority confirmed

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Engineering degree supporting PE registration. Relevant fire protection engineering experience; PWS sets no minimum years. The historical category minimum is a masters degree and 15 years; verify current category requirements.
• Relevant fire protection engineering education and experience appropriate to assigned oversight. PWS specifies no degree or years for DFPE. If QFPE functions are performed meet supplied QFPE credentials. Current GSA category minima remain unverified.
• Per supplied QFPE definition: registered PE passed NCEES fire protection examination relevant fire protection experience. DFPE designation and authority require Navy confirmation.
• DFPE designation for the assigned AOR and documented authority confirmed

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination Functional Area Activities. 
• UFC applicability NFPA code interpretation drawing review fire protection systems egress analysis technical writing.
• Engineering review UFC/code interpretation scoping stakeholder coordination technical documentation and issue resolution.

Competencies Required

• Engineering judgment risk prioritization traceable decisions AHJ coordination professional accountability.
• QFPE Certification and ability to excercize engineering judgment governance risk prioritization accountability and clear communication.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Technical outputs: consolidated review comments deficiency recommendations and SRM scope inputs; formats and acceptance criteria TBD.
• Confirm written designation AOR decision rights escalation route and relationship to government AHJs before assigning duties.
• May absorb project coordination plan examination and facility evaluation functions within the 0.5 man-year scope.
• DFPE describes responsibility/authority. QFPE describes professional qualification. One person may meet both subject to Navy approval.

Other Details

Primary essential role. DFPE is an assigned responsibility not a substitute for professional qualifications. No automatic contractor AHJ authority.

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ProSidians Corporate Benefits Policy and Philosophy highlight the companys support for Eligible Employees through health financial work-life and professional development benefits. Depending on employment type location role client laws and plan terms offerings include medical dental vision coverage; assistance programs; paid time off; insurance; retirement plans; flexible spending; education opportunities; recognition bonuses; discounts; and flexible work arrangements. These promote wellness financial stability ongoing learning and work-life balance. ProSidian administers these benefits in line with legal regulatory contract insurance and business standards with detailed plan documents. This creates a competitive sustainable environment for employee growth contribution and shared success. Learn More At Employee Benefits Program Is Designed Around Four Core Priorities.

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1. Personal Effectiveness The ability to manage tasks time and relationships efficiently achieving consistent impactful results.
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