Remote Principal Fire Protection Engineer

SOLV Energy, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 145,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC seeks a Principal Fire Protection Engineer to lead fire and life safety systems for utility-scale energy storage and EPC projects. You will shape standards, interface with AHJs and insurers, and guide EOR teams from design through commissioning.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-discipline collaboration, and travel up to 25% to support project delivery while maintaining SOLV standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of fire protection engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related field
• P.E. license preferred
• Proven experience coordinating with AHJs, insurers, and third-party engineers

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on fire safety challenges and risk mitigation
• Lead the development of design criteria, standards, and best practices
• Oversee fire protection EORs and budgets, schedule deliverables
• Collaborate with electrical/SCADA teams for design consistency
• Support testing and commissioning of fire protection systems

Skills

Fire protection engineering

AHJ coordination

Code compliance

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

SOLV Energy, LLC seeks a Principal Fire Protection Engineer to lead fire and life safety systems for utility-scale energy storage and EPC projects. You will shape standards, interface with AHJs and insurers, and guide EOR teams from design through commissioning.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-discipline collaboration, and travel up to 25% to support project delivery while maintaining SOLV standards and client requirements.