Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire protection to join their innovative team. In this part-time role, you will provide essential engineering services, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with various stakeholders. Your expertise in designing fire protection systems and conducting risk assessments will be pivotal in driving sustainable energy solutions. This opportunity allows you to contribute to impactful projects that prioritize safety and innovation, all within a diverse and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire protection system design.
• Strong technical skills with a focus on quality and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire protection services meeting standards on time.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project scope and changes effectively.

Skills

Designing fire protection systems

Project cost estimation

Hydraulic calculations

Collaboration with engineering teams

Fire and explosion risk assessments

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

Fire protection software

Job description

Company:Worley

Primary Location:USA-PA-Reading

Job:Mechanical

Schedule:Part-time

Employment Type:Employee

Job Level:Experienced

Job Posting:Apr 16, 2025

Unposting Date:May 17, 2025

Reporting Manager Title:Director of Engineering

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Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources, headquartered in Australia.

We are currently focused on transitioning to sustainable energy sources, supporting our customers in providing essential energy, chemicals, and resources.

We partner with clients to deliver projects and create value throughout their asset lifecycle, from consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning, and remediation. Join us to drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

You will provide fire protection and detection engineering services, including technical support within the mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver fire protection and detection services that meet Worley, client, and regulatory standards on time and within budget.
• Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow checking procedures.
• Ensure project scope clarity and manage changes per project processes.
• Size, select, specify, evaluate bids, and review vendor documents.
• Resolve discrepancies between Worley and client requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including clients.
• Identify issues, develop solutions, and seek assistance when needed.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in designing and analyzing fire protection systems for substations and power plants.
• Experience in project cost estimation and proposal writing.
• Knowledge of fire protection equipment procurement, sizing, and evaluation.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations for fire water systems.
• Design experience for fire alarms, suppression, explosion protection, and hazardous areas.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to ensure deliverable consistency and manage costs and schedules.
• Experience with fire and explosion risk assessments.
• Strong technical skills with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software.

Education - Qualifications:

Required:

• 4-5 year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.

Moving forward together

We foster an energized, inclusive culture that values belonging, connection, and innovation. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities and supporting workforce reskilling for low-carbon energy transition. Join us to expand your horizons and contribute to sustainable change. We conduct background checks and do not recognize agency submissions for this vacancy.