Fire Protection Engineer – Salt Lake City, UT

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join their international team in Salt Lake City. This exciting role involves creating safety concepts, conducting fire risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations for state-of-the-art passenger trains. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, along with at least two years of relevant experience. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative solutions in the railroad equipment manufacturing sector. If you are passionate about safety and engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with fire protection in relevant industries.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create safety concepts for passenger rail vehicles regarding fire protection.
• Compile fire protection documentation for regulatory bodies and customers.

Skills

Fire protection analysis

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree in Chemical Engineering

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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How You Can Make An Impact

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will be a key member of an international team focused on creating and reviewing efficient designs for state-of-the-art passenger trains, managing safety and fire protection topics.

Key Activities

1. Create safety concepts for passenger rail vehicles regarding fire protection and evacuation
2. Create fire risk analysis
3. Create specifications for internal and external customers
4. Interpret and incorporate local, federal, as well as customer requirements into system design
5. Define procurement documentation, type testing, and commissioning documentation
6. Approve materials, products, and components regarding fire protection
7. Compile fire protection documentation for regulatory bodies, agencies, and customers
8. Follow scheduling, budgetary goals, and guidelines
9. Ensure clear and effective cross-departmental collaboration

Qualifications

1. BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2. Independent and well-structured working methods for managing multiple projects, conducting testing, and preparing all system deliverables
3. Excellent communication, technical writing, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
4. Minimum 2 years of experience with fire protection in railway, defense, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
5. Experience with NFPA 130 is a plus
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
7. Self-motivated attitude and initiative to maintain project timelines
8. Business fluency in English (German is a plus)

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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