Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and development of fire protection systems in Knoxville. This role involves analyzing life safety requirements, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with fire codes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills while working on diverse projects across various sectors. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects that enhance infrastructure and safety standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a significant difference in the field.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive work culture

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of UL and FM standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection systems including sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Analyze life safety requirements and perform on-site evaluations.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Knowledge of fire, life safety, and building codes

Commercial risk management

Excellent communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

This position is for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer who will work on various projects as part of the NS&E engineering execution center team. The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE. The successful candidate must have strong organization and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, can-do attitude, and the design to innovate designs.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment. You will review and approve contractors’ submittals, attend contract meetings, and assist in determining needed changes and with final testing. Your work will lead the implementation of programs and procedures that promote fire safety.

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with period business travel, as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment including sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm and mass notification systems in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Analyzes life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupancy determination, occupant load calculations and egress analysis.
• Performs on-site fire protection system evaluations and assists with final system testing. Performs building and fire code analyses and interpretations.
• Provides technical guidance in review of engineering analyses and engineering judgments for alternative fire barrier systems, opening protectives, and penetration firestops.
• Participates in pre-award meetings, as appropriate. Attends post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings (PAK), preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and Facility Turnover Planning Meetings.
• Visits construction sites to monitor progress and resolve construction issues in a timely manner.
• Assists in identifying the need for a modification to scope, cost and/or schedule based on collaboration with the construction contractor, Supported Command, designer of record, PM and/or other entities.
• Supports the issuance of requests for proposal by assisting in determining needed changes and writing technical scopes of work.
• Assists with construction quality assurance by performing code required special inspections or required observations.
• Participates in implementing programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety is in accordance with all OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements. Maintains current knowledge of all building and fire protection codes and regulations to assure compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes – including UL and FM standards.
• Must be familiar with commercial risk management and fire protection protocol.
• Familiar with regulations and industry codes and standards affecting complex engineering work within discipline.
• Understands technical issues and costs related to selection of typical design features within discipline.
• Knows how to develop all standard deliverables within discipline.
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Familiar with effort required to prepare standard discipline deliverables and knows how to prepare standard engineering budgets and schedules within discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft office suite of products.
• (Preferred) – Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• (Preferred) – Registered Professional Engineer in the USA.

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