Fire Protection Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Robust benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for its Reston, VA office. This long-term position involves supporting design, construction, and commissioning projects, specifically focusing on fire safety systems. The successful candidate will prepare fire hazard analyses and ensure compliance with relevant codes.

The role calls for a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. You will engage in fire protection system design, lead fire hazards analyses, and coordinate with engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in fire protection.
• Knowledge of fire protection engineering design principles.
• Experience in fire suppression and alarm system design.

Responsibilities

• Support design of fire protection systems and equipment.
• Analyze life safety requirements and building code compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations using engineering software.

Skills

Knowledge of fire and building codes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 295585

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

Project Overview

This position is a long‑term direct employment position as a Fire Protection Engineer supporting the design, construction, and commissioning of Bechtel projects. The position will serve in the Mechanical Engineering functional group. You will be preparing fire hazards analyses, change packages, technical reports and supporting studies, sizing fire protection equipment and piping, performing hydraulic calculations, and performing calculations using engineering software. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in process and fire protection system design and will be capable of developing fire hazards analysis design documents that incorporate the applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. The ideal candidate will be familiar with International Building and Fire Codes and NFPA codes and standards, and be capable of providing consultation services to various Bechtel projects on these codes and standards.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment by evaluating, selecting, and applying applicable fire safety techniques, procedures, and criteria to originate reports, analyses, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The engineer will work with mechanical engineers, other disciplines/functions, and/or the client.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment including sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm and mass notification systems in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements
• Analyzes life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupancy determination, occupant load calculations, and egress analysis
• Performs building and fire code analyses and interpretations
• Prepares technical reports, studies, and design documentation, calculations using engineering software, and specifications for complex fire protection equipment supporting systems
• Applies the principles of fire safety in the design and development of structures, systems, and components
• Leads the development and maintenance of fire hazards analyses utilizing recognized fire protection industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analysis including advanced fire modeling
• Supports the alignment of the Fire Protection Systems design and installation with the requirements identified in the upper tier requirements in the Authorization Basis Documents, the facility Fire Hazards Analysis documents, and the Engineering Basis of Design documents
• Supports fire protection subcontracts for the installation of fire sprinklers, fire detection and alarm systems
• Provides technical guidance in review of engineering analyses and engineering judgments for alternative fire barrier systems, opening protects, and penetration fire stops
• Participates in pre‑award meetings, as appropriate, and attends post‑award contract meetings, such as post‑award kickoff meetings (PAK), preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and Facility Turnover Planning Meetings
• Reviews contractor's submittals for conformance with the requirements of the contract drawings and specifications
• Visits construction sites to monitor progress and resolve construction issues in a timely manner
• Participates in implementing programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety is in accordance with all OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of all building and fire protection codes and regulations to assure compliance

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes and fire protection engineering design principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel to project jobsites 1‑2 weeks per year.
• [Preferred] Experience as a fire protection engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in fire suppression and fire alarm system design and fire hazards analysis preparation.
• [Preferred] Prior work experience on a large‑scale project and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments.
• [Preferred] Engineer‑in‑Training Certification and working towards being a Registered Professional Engineer in the USA (in Fire Protection Engineering).

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement opportunities, program enhancements, and time to recharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].