Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Buildings

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead design execution across facilities including power, data centers, and water treatment. You will generate detailed fire protection specs, piping and instrument diagrams, and perform hydraulic calculations in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and active licensure. Hybrid options after 90 days may apply; travel and site visits could be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Provide design guidance on fire protection standards and codes.
• Lead development of complex fire protection deliverables.
• Review drawings for accuracy and code compliance.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders on schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Fire protection design

NFPA codes

Project leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Autodesk products

Job description

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Dallas, TX, US Arlington, VA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id: 116326

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead design execution efforts, along with:

• Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.
• Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities.
• Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to both internal and external clients.
• Generate detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Communicate with city and local official.
• Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing. The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing systems that associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings. They also design plumbing and fire protection systems to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. Additionally, the team focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability to optimize building performance while meeting the specific needs and requirements of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on design standards, engineering codes, and B&V policies; develop and maintain engineering standards and mentor others across projects/disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with the B&V quality program, establish supporting processes, and promote continuous improvement, risk management, and change management.
• Lead the development of complex engineering deliverables, including research, calculations, and equipment/material selection; oversee data management and analysis.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality; develop advanced solutions to complex problems and establish project work plans.
• Lead or coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review junior engineers’ work, and support team development through effective task delegation and mentorship.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, define project schedules, and align execution with client priorities and business objectives.
• Identify client drivers and future needs, support business development efforts, and position B&V for continued growth.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, applying advanced engineering concepts to complex challenges and contributing to industry thought leadership.
• Support talent management activities including mentoring, career development, and succession planning for engineering staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert knowledge in some of the following areas:

• State and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…)
• Fire protection design for Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facility, Water treatment facility or Data Centers
• Construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Procurement & contract administration.
• Federal industry experience
• Familiarity with the Unified Facilities Criteria
• European Code experience
• Design Build Experience
• Fire / smoke modeling
• Fire protection degree
• Knowledge of REVIT / AutoCAD / Autodesk products

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

• Fire Protection Engineer License
• Security Clearance or ability to get one

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position would require working in a typical office environment.
• The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
• The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Colorado:
• State of Virginia:

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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