Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Manufacturing (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team. You will deliver innovative fire protection design solutions for heavy industrial clients, coordinating with engineers, designers, owners, and AHJs while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include conducting code evaluations, hydraulic sizing, and developing complete sprinkler and fire pump design packages.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in designing fire protection systems.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards for fire protection systems.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to lead a mechanical/fire protection team and collaborate with remote colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire protection code evaluations and develop design concepts per code, Owner, and AHJ requirements.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sizing pumps, tanks, piping, and risers.
• Develop sprinkler design criteria packages for contractors to produce shop drawings.
• Create fire pump system packages for protection contractors prior to construction.
• Take ownership of design as a professional engineer.
• Mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/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 deliver innovative fire protection design solutions for heavy industrial clients, coordinating with engineers, designers, owners, and AHJs while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include conducting code evaluations, hydraulic sizing, and developing complete sprinkler and fire pump design packages.