Entry-Level Fire Protection Engineer – Facilities

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Lenexa, KS. You will design and support fire protection systems for complex industrial facilities, perform hazard analyses, and review vendor plans.

Occasional travel to client sites is required, with collaboration across disciplines to ensure project success. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in fire protection or related field; EIT is preferred and GPA >3.0 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology.
• EIT in Fire Protection Engineering, or intent to obtain, is preferred.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Working in a team environment and communicating effectively with coworkers, vendors, clients, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection design and support for complex industrial facilities.
• Perform fire hazard analysis to determine hazards and appropriate protection schemes.
• Generate calculations to size water supply, fire pumps, and underground pipe sizing.
• Review vendor fire suppression and fire alarm system plans and calculations.
• Travel approximately 10% to meet with clients and jobsite personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

EIT qualification preferred

GPA above 3.0 preferred

Team environment experience

Effective communication

Job description

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for Lenexa, KS. You will design and support fire protection systems for complex industrial facilities, perform hazard analyses, and review vendor plans.

Occasional travel to client sites is required, with collaboration across disciplines to ensure project success. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in fire protection or related field; EIT is preferred and GPA >3.0 is a plus.