Fire Protection Engineer

The Opportunity

The fire protection engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.  Projects supported by the group are primarily Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Center facilities. 

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.  

Our Buildings Mechanical team specializes in HVAC, Fire Protection, and Plumbing design for various solutions within Black & Veatch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand and apply state and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…) 
• Proactively manage and communicate fire protection requirements to both internal and external clients on assigned projects.  
• Generate: Code and hazard analysis review documents, detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, hydraulic calculations.  
• Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.  
• Communications with city and local official and apply for city variance where needed. 
• Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.  
• Ensure compliance with B&V procedures and policies.  Maintain a culture of safety.   

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Schedule and Work Environment

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of   U.S. Office Locations .

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

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