Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Semiconductors

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation, headquartered in Reston, VA, is designing a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. The role requires a mechanical engineer with 10+ years in fire protection for semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life sciences industries, capable of specifying systems and ensuring NFPA compliance.

Bechtel offers a robust total rewards package. Relocation is national; telework is part-time, with work location across USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 10+ years in semiconductor, AI data center and/or life sciences/pharma industries.
• Experience specifying fire protection systems and selecting sprinkler systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 13, NFPA 14 and FM standards.
• Ability to coordinate regulatory approvals with AHJ and owner/project team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate detailed phases of mechanical engineering work.
• Prepare equipment specifications, material requisitions, and bid evaluations.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across groups, clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Lead technical roles over engineers for assigned tasks.
• Mentor designers and support development of Engineering Department procedures.

Skills

Fire protection

NFPA standards

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics calculations

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Subcontracts management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Bechtel Global Corporation, headquartered in Reston, VA, is designing a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. The role requires a mechanical engineer with 10+ years in fire protection for semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life sciences industries, capable of specifying systems and ensuring NFPA compliance.

Bechtel offers a robust total rewards package. Relocation is national; telework is part-time, with work location across USA.