Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer — Part-Time Telework

Bechtel; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior fire and life safety systems lead for a national-telework role based in Chandler, AZ. The position focuses on integrated life safety on large projects, including hyperscale data centers and semiconductor facilities, with collaboration across multi-discipline teams and client interfaces.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering with 10–13 years of experience; NICET III is preferred. Occasional in-person site collaboration is expected per project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• NICET Level III (preferred) in fire alarm, IB-PSC, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, IBC/IFC and AHJ coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and design for fire and life safety systems on large, complex projects.
• Coordinate with client personnel and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for approvals.
• Provide technical oversight during implementation, integration, and performance tracking.
• Mentor fire and life safety engineers to support professional development.

Skills

Fire & life safety design

AHJ coordination

NFPA codes

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a senior fire and life safety systems lead for a national-telework role based in Chandler, AZ. The position focuses on integrated life safety on large projects, including hyperscale data centers and semiconductor facilities, with collaboration across multi-discipline teams and client interfaces.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering with 10–13 years of experience; NICET III is preferred. Occasional in-person site collaboration is expected per project needs.