Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Aleron; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for a direct placement role in Peoria, AZ. You will design, install, commission, and operate fire protection systems for an OSAT factory, integrating fire suppression, alarms, sprinklers, clean agent systems, and life safety interfaces.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in fire protection design and semiconductor facility projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in fire protection system design and operations, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to ensure system requirements and specifications are met.
• Review fire protection drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional testing and system validation.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for fire protection systems.
• Provide operational and maintenance support for fire suppression systems, alarms, and emergency response systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet facility requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize fire protection system performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

Fire protection design

NFPA codes

System operations

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Location

Peoria, AZ

Employment Type

Direct Placement

Industry

semiconductor industry

Compensation

$120k-$150k +10%/year

Schedule

40 hours / week

About the Opportunity

• Client seeking an experienced facilities Senior Fire Protection Engineer, responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of fire protection systems for client OSAT factory.
• This includes fire suppression systems, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, clean agent systems, and integration with life safety systems.
• The role ensures compliance with NFPA codes, local regulations, and corporate standards while maintaining a safe environment for semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to ensure system requirements and specifications are met.
• Review fire protection drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional testing and system validation.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for fire protection systems.
• Provide operational and maintenance support for fire suppression systems, alarms, and emergency response systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet facility requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize fire protection system performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in fire protection system design and operations, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong understanding of NFPA codes, fire suppression systems, and life safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Fire Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or NICET Fire Protection Certification
• Knowledge of ISO standards and emergency response planning.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Legal Authorization

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.