Fire Protection Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join their team in Missouri. The role involves designing fire safety systems for diverse projects, applying codes, and leading engineering tasks. The position offers a hybrid working environment and competitive benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Performance-based bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience is essential.
• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards is desirable.
• PE license in any US State preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct design activities for fire protection systems including sprinklers and alarms.
• Analyze building/life safety codes.
• Coordinate project efforts with teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Fire Protection Safety Technology

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing our world. We’retransforming intangible ideas into innovative solutionsdesigning the future-today.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer you will work alongside a robust staff of experienced and licensed Fire Protection Engineers to develop and use your skills and experience to deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects across many different markets such as Commercial, Federal, Mission Critical, and Advanced Facilities projects in many different regions including but not limited to the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

The Engineer will be directing the activities of design staff to produce drawings and calculations for fire sprinkler systems, special hazards suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm and mass notification, and building/life safety codes analysis. Previous design experience is a plus but please do not self-select yourself out of a position and all that are interested in a career in fire protection engineering are encouraged to apply.

You’ll be a part of diverse teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Safety Technology or anything related
• At least 5 years of related experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with NFPA and ICC codes and standards
• Willingness to travel to jobs sites around the world (estimate around 10-15% travel)
• Experience in fire sprinkler, suppression, and fire alarm system layout utilizing hydraulic calculation programs, and knowledge of NFPA Codes, and International Building and Fire Codes
• PE in any US State, having passed the fire protection engineering examination

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $145,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.