Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer

Charleston Regional Development Alliance; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer to oversee engineering projects from feasibility through completion. The role covers design, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities or engineering.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple parties and teams.
• Good written and oral communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support facilities engineering projects from feasibility to final acceptance.
• Develop project objectives and budgets, monitor timeline and performance.
• Prepare designs and work specifications for construction.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors.
• Monitor NFPA fire protection systems, testing and maintenance.
• Provide input to project teams and assist junior members as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Strong Communicator

Independent Worker

Coordination Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area

Job description

Job Description - Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer (MER000438Q)

Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview

Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish. Develops project objectives by applying best practices. Monitors project budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

Manage and supports engineering projects. From feasibility studies via preparation project tendering till final acceptance, design and construction activities in given Area of Responsibility.

Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan

Monitors project progress and performance against project plan; and manages PCO/RFQ requests

Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections

Prepares engineering designs and work specifications

Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports. Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends

Resolves operational problems and minimizes delays using most appropriate option or improve existing approaches

Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors

Supports setup of contacts with internal / external Mercedes-Benz partners and worldwide external business partners

Will receive input from project teams and working groups. Reporting to the project teams and project committees.

May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.

Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

Owns/ manages site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA

Fire Preventative Maintenance documents, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in iPRO system.

Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Team Player and able to work in a complex, diverse group.
• Manages input from the project teams and working groups.
• Reporting to the project teams and project committees. Technical understanding with construction and facilities maintenance.
• Independent worker and able to form complex relationships.
• Good coordination skills with multiple parties. Good communication skills at all levels; written and oral.
• Very confident with computer programs (e.g. windows programs) .

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV Charleston”) is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-South Carolina-Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456