Senior Fire Protection Engineer — Hybrid, Industrial Manufacturing

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team and deliver innovative fire protection design solutions for heavy industrial clients. You will work with engineers and designers on field investigations, client and vendor interfaces, equipment sizing, and construction packages.

You’ll manage project schedules and technical quality, establish design bases, coordinate with other disciplines, and communicate with Owners and AHJ.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in the design of fire protection systems (sprinkler systems and fire pump systems).
• Professional Engineering License required.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to fire protection design.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Ability to lead a mechanical/fire protection team and collaborate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire protection code evaluations and develop design concepts based on code requirements, Owner requirements, and AHJ requirements.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sizing fire pumps, tanks, piping, and risers.
• Develop sprinkler design criteria packages for contractors to create shop drawings.
• Create fire pump system packages for final design before construction.
• Take ownership of your design and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Fire protection design

Team leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering / Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Revit

HASS

AutoSPRINK

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team and deliver innovative fire protection design solutions for heavy industrial clients. You will work with engineers and designers on field investigations, client and vendor interfaces, equipment sizing, and construction packages.

You’ll manage project schedules and technical quality, establish design bases, coordinate with other disciplines, and communicate with Owners and AHJ.