Senior Fire Protection Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Jacobs; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team. You will develop fire protection design concepts, perform hydraulic calculations, and prepare construction design packages for heavy industrial clients.

You’ll lead a mechanical/fire protection team and coordinate with other disciplines, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction. The role emphasizes ownership of the design, mentoring staff, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Ten plus years of experience in designing fire protection systems (sprinkler and fire pump).
• Professional Engineering License.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to fire protection design.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Ability to lead a mechanical/fire protection team and collaborate remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire protection design concepts based on code requirements, Owner, and AHJ.
• Size and select equipment; perform hydraulic calculations for pumps and tanks.
• Develop sprinkler design criteria packages for shop drawings.
• Develop fire pump system packages for final design before construction.
• Mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Fire protection design

Team leadership

Code compliance

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Revit

HASS

AutoSPRINK

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team. You will develop fire protection design concepts, perform hydraulic calculations, and prepare construction design packages for heavy industrial clients.

You’ll lead a mechanical/fire protection team and coordinate with other disciplines, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction. The role emphasizes ownership of the design, mentoring staff, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary environment.