Fire Protection Engineer

Company: The Copper River Family of Companies
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in support of a newly awarded contract. This remote role requires travel and will provide discipline-specific technical review and oversight support to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contract requirements. This is a part-time on-call position. It's an estimated 200 hours of work within six months. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Review discipline-specific drawings, calculations, and specifications. Review shop drawings and technical submittals. Support resolution of technical issues and design clarifications. Assist with code compliance and system performance reviews. Support inspections, testing, and commissioning as required. Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements: Required Experience: Bachelor of Science in engineering. Active PE license. Minimum 5 years of fire protection engineer experience. About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak: Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement. The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions. Copper River's Culture The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan Retirement 401(k) with employer match Open leave policy and paid holidays Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! Note : These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River. Disclaimer: The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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