Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

The Senior Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading fire protection engineering activities for semiconductor, AI datacenter, and life sciences/pharmaceutical projects. This role provides technical leadership, develops fire protection system designs, coordinates with clients and project teams, supports engineering standards and procedures, and mentors junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed fire protection engineering activities on assigned projects.
• Develop and review fire protection system designs, specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges, including conflicting design requirements and coordination issues.
• Utilize Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and support development of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, and engineering standards.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with clients, suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as a technical lead for engineers and project subgroups, providing guidance and oversight.
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solutions to project management and supervisors.
• Mentor designers and drafters through on-the-job training and professional development support.
• Manage engineering subcontracts and ensure design and delivery meet contractual requirements.
• Support a collaborative work environment that promotes communication, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide field support, troubleshoot issues at job sites, and recommend corrective actions.

Required

• Minimum 10 years of fire protection engineering experience within semiconductor, AI datacenter, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to independently design and specify fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, fire-water pumps, storage tanks, and fire-water distribution systems.
• Experience performing hydraulic calculations and sizing fire-water piping systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
  • NFPA 14 – Standard for Standpipe and Hose Systems
  • NFPA 214 – Cooling Tower Fire Protection
  • FM Global standards
• Experience with wet pipe, deluge, standpipe, fire pump, and fire-water storage systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection testing, acceptance procedures, AHJ requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Experience coordinating approvals with owners, contractors, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, calculations, construction practices, and project execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot field issues and provide technical direction for resolution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and changing project demands.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university (or international equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, AI datacenter, life sciences, and/or pharmaceutical projects preferred.