ProSidian Seeks a Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE) | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination for Program Support on a 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 the Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California Across The California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region supporting a Geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities requiring coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support.With STD Work/Job Site (Office) Language(s) being English; the Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Fire Protection Engineering and Technical Governance and AHJ Coordination [P1NIWC009] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant  This role shall be principally focused on 541330 - Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and SupportWe 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 as 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.JOB OVERVIEWProvide 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 focusses on Engineering; Compliance; Risk Management (derived ProSidian alignment) Solutions for clients such as 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 In 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 contractor’s 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 EngineerFire Protection Engineering and Technical GovernanceLead comprehensive design and submittal reviews for Navy facilities, ensuring full compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety codes and standardsCoordinate strategically with government Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to resolve complex code interpretations and secure required regulatory approvalsDevelop scope, establish project plans, and execute fire protection engineering initiatives, including comprehensive risk assessments and facility modernization supportConduct thorough evaluations of existing facility fire protection and life safety systems; document technical findings and deliver actionable recommendations for system improvementsProvide oversight of assigned project fire protection responsibilities and support comprehensive engineering reviews across geographically dispersed naval installationsDeliver technical governance and compliance solutions tailored to Defense and National Security sector clients, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
