Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Engineering and Construction Division. Duty station:
Ft. Worth, TX.

• Open: 01/05/2026 - Close: 01/30/2026
• Salary: $97,307 to $126,502 per year (GS‑12)
• Location:
  
  Fort Worth, TX (remote work not eligible; telework eligible as determined by agency policy)
• Travel required up to 25% of the time; relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type:
  Permanent, full‑time service; competitive, promotion potential none
• Announcement number: CEDD‑26‑‑DHA (Control number )

• Develop, draft, and review design plans, criteria, drawings, and technical specifications for fire prevention, fire protection, and life safety.
• Review studies, scopes of work, and design plans prepared both in‑house and by outside architects/engineers to assure technical accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance on the interpretation, rationale, and applicability of codes, regulations, and design criteria in the area of fire prevention, fire protection, and life safety.
• Visit construction sites in the district to assist in the interpretation of design intent for the project’s fire prevention, protection, and life‑safety features.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Position may require TDY travel up to 25% of the time.

• US citizens only.
• Basic Requirement – Fire Protection Engineer GS‑0804‑12A. Degree:
  Bachelor’s in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program or equivalent. (See detailed program requirements.)
• Combination of Education and Experience – Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering and a good understanding of engineering sciences and techniques. Acceptable evidence includes:
• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of relevant courses.
• Related curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field plus at least 1 year of professional engineering experience.
• Specialized Experience – One year of experience developing design specifications for fire prevention, fire protection, or life safety; reviewing final design plans relative to fire prevention, fire protection, and/or life safety; and/or working with architects and in‑house personnel to resolve design issues.
• Note:
  
  For this position, education alone cannot substitute for required experience.

• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that interprets foreign programs and determine equivalency to a U.S. accredited program.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• One‑year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection subject to restrictions from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Retired federal service reemployment information available in separate sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Incentives – Up to 25% of the base salary recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered depending on funding; requires signed service agreement.

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid leave, designed to reward employees and their families.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Federal government of the United States.