ProSidian Seeks a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis for Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual in the CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as 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, qualified fire protection engineer [P1NIWC010] 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 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation [P1NIWC010] 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 Qualified 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 Evaluation 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.

Qualified Fire Protection Engineer | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation [P1NIWC010].

The Senior Consultant role(s) are 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, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California. Initially identified Work Site Address: Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual - Geo Code Address: 1050 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer [Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support] aligned with the Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Defense and National Security (derived classification) Industry Sector.
This role focuses on engineering, compliance, and 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; and GSA Federal Acquisition Service, which conducts MRAs. Generally Located In Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, and across the In CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region (Of Country/World) Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual.
Delivering mission-critical fire protection engineering, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety solutions safeguarding Navy installations. Applying licensed fire protection expertise to evaluate designs, assess facility safety, and support compliant modernization. Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation. 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: QFPE definition supplied; separate staffing position not expressly mandated | Coverage: Measurement, evaluation, compliance, technical execution; incidental technical briefings only

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Qualified Fire Protection Engineer | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation [P1NIWC010]

Provide Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector-related Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual Engineering Services for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Labor Category: Senior Consultant with activities generally located in CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as In CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America | In CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California.

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
Desired Qualifications For Qualified Fire Protection Engineer | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation [P1NIWC010] Candidates:

Registered Professional Engineer (PE), passage of the NCEES written examination in fire protection engineering, and relevant fire protection engineering experience, as defined in the supplied requirement.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Engineering education supporting PE registration and relevant fire protection experience. No fixed degree level or minimum years is stated in the supplied QFPE definition. Historical Senior Consultant minimum was master’s degree and 15 years; verify current category independently.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE), passage of the NCEES written examination in fire protection engineering, and relevant fire protection engineering experience, as defined in the supplied requirement.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities, in the Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Evaluation Functional Area.

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