Fire Protection Engineer - Mission Critical

Overview

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to...

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications and contracts. Interpret and apply applicable NFPA Standards to the design / layout based on building type, hazard classification, architectural characteristics, etc.
• Develop construction documents for fire suppression and alarm systems on new and existing facilities ensuring project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Manage design teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality on complex government projects
• Perform technical reviews of complex design documents including building construction, fire detection / alarm, fire suppression, standpipe, fire alarm, smoke control, water storage / distribution and alternative fire suppression systems to ensure that they conform to the applicable regulations, standards, and codes.
• Review contractor shop drawings and submittals
• Actively coordinate with all other internal / external team members on projects
• Work with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, team, contractors and owners to create a safe working environment for the occupants while still completing the mission.
• Perform field investigations of completed design to verify accuracy of design and perform / witness acceptance testing / commissioning
• Provide presentations and training at events concerning updates to codes and regulations.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are : Architecture / Engineering (A / E) Services, Defense Program, Design / Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Preferred Qualifications

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 1 year related work experience. Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency / Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Certifications

Work Environment and Schedule

Salary Plan

ENG : Engineering

Job Grade

015

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care, retirement, paid time off, and a range of other benefits. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. A company-matched 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits are available. We are 100 percent ESOP-owned and emphasize diversity and inclusion.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

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