Fire Protection Engineer

Collabera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join our client’s Factory Engineering team in Austin, TX onsite. You will lead fire protection design, develop protective reports, coordinate with AHJ for permit approvals, and ensure compliance with UL requirements across Texas facilities.

The role requires a degree in Fire Protection Engineering (ABET) or equivalent, PE license, and 5+ years of AHJ experience, plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (PE) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize time and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with fire protection systems and fire smoke detection systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection reports for new production lines, materials, suppression, and detection systems.
• Create code analyses and reports for permit documents for site projects (e.g., high-piled storage, chemical hazard analysis, Hazard Analysis).
• Submit AM&M (alternate means & methods) requests to AHJ to support performance-based design criteria.
• Engage in code planning and life-safety design from schematic through commissioning.
• Implement and inspect specialty systems.
• Develop processes, workflows, and templates to improve design productivity and deliverables.

Skills

AHJ experience

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited Fire Protection Engineering program

Job description

Job Title - Fire Protection Engineer
Location -Austin, TX (Onsite)
Job type - Full-Time
Salalry - $120k to $140K Per Annum

Client'sFactory Engineering team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the multidisciplinary infrastructure team supporting Terafab, the groundbreaking semiconductor fabrication initiative and other major manufacturing facilities in Texas. This role will help project design for compliance with UL requirements by local building and planning departments for projects in Texas. This role includes the development of fire protection report and coordination with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on permit approval and acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create fire protection reports for new production lines, materials, suppression, and detection systems coming to the factory
• Develop and create a complete set of code analysis and reports for permit documents for various site projects, including but not limited high-piled storage analysis, chemical hazard analysis, and Hazard Analysis
• Develop and summit AM&M (alternate means & methods) to local AHJ to help with performance-based design criteria to meet the intent of code
• Code planning /life safety design (schematic design through commissioning)
• Implementation and inspections of specialty systems implementation
• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables

Requirements

• Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent experience
• Licensed Fire Protection Engineer 5+ years relevant experience required
• Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to organize time and tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines
• Familiar with fire protection systems and fire smoke detection systems
• Must be self-motivated and thrive in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.