FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

ISHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

COLA adjustments

Flexible schedule

Military facilities access

Relocation incentives

Global mobility travel

Job summary

NAVFAC Pacific is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide independent, timely, and professional structural engineering services for Navy and Marine Corps facilities, including MILCON projects and demolition, maintenance, and space planning.

You will perform design calculations, use hydraulic/fire modeling software, and collaborate with architects and multi-discipline teams on DB and DBB contracts, while ensuring life safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Secret clearance must be obtainable/maintained
• U.S. Citizenship and age 18+ at time of hire
• Selective Service registration or exemption
• Background check and fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• Perform design analysis and calculations for fire protection projects and prepare drawings, cost analyses, RFPs, and specs for diverse facilities.
• Utilize hydraulic calculations, fire/smoke modeling, and egress analysis software.
• Collaborate with architects and multi-discipline teams on DB and DBB projects for system integration.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and site visits ensuring life safety and protection systems meet contract plans.

Skills

Fire protection design

Hydraulic calculations

Fire modeling

Life safety

Education

PE-Professional Engineer

Tools

Hydraulic software

Fire modeling software

Egress analysis tools

Job description

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

At NAVFAC Pacific, we bring together diverse engineering and technical talents to deliver cutting-edge, impactful infrastructure projects that secure our nation's future. We are currently looking for experienced, journey-level Fire Protection Engineers to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact.

Our Fire Protection Engineers provide independent, timely, and professional structural engineering products, services and consultation, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other supported Commands. You will be working on a variety of special projects and critical military construction (MILCON), and be involved in the demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and development of facilities.

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will:

• Perform design analysis and calculations for fire protection projects and prepare final detailed working drawings, comparative cost analysis, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and project specifications for a wide variety of facility types such as housing clubs, maintenance shops, dining facilities, administration buildings, command and control centers, hangars, medical facilities, towers, and waterfront/harbor structures.
• Utilize industry-standard fire protection software for hydraulic calculations, fire/smoke modeling, and egress analysis.
• Collaborate with architects and multi-discipline engineering teams on both Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB) projects to ensure seamless building system integration.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and site visits to ensure life safety and fire protection systems are installed in strict accordance with contract plans and specifications.

Highly Desirable Experience:

Registered Professional Engineer and 4-10 years Fire Protection Engineering Design experience

Key Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance
• A US Citizen aged 18 or older at time of hire
• Males registered or exempt from Selective Service www.sss.gov
• Determined suitable for federal employment (process includes a background check and fingerprinting)

Salary Range:

$103,937 - $134,284

Benefit Package Built for Your Future:

We understand that true compensation goes far beyond a base salary. NAVFAC Pacific offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits portfolio designed to provide exceptional long-term financial security, robust health coverage, and genuine work-life balance.

Here is a look at the outstanding benefits you can expect when you join our team:

Elite Retirement System: A powerful 3-part plan: Federal Pension (FERS), a 401(k)-style Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to a 5% employer match, and Social Security. Gain access to a guaranteed defined-benefit pension, a highly sought-after cornerstone for retirement that is increasingly rare to find.

Lifelong Health Coverage: Top-tier, flexible health insurance plans for you and your family. Carry your health coverage into retirement, providing unparalleled long-term peace of mind and financial protection.

Generous Time Off: Continuously accruing paid sick and annual vacation leave, plus 11 paid federal holidays. Prioritize your well-being with abundant, guaranteed time to recharge and spend with family.

Maximized Earnings: A highly competitive base salary paired with localized Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). Ensure your purchasing power remains strong and adapts to your specific geographic location.

Work-Life Integration: Flexible and alternative work scheduling options. Tailor your professional hours to better accommodate your personal life and commitments.

Everyday & Exclusive Perks: Ample parking at no cost, plus access to military recreational facilities and shopping exchanges.

Global Mobility: Outstanding opportunities to travel and work on projects around the world. Take your career global with organizational backing; relocation incentives may also be authorized to support your move.

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