2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide expertise in some of the most vital aspects of a project : plant equipment, piping, control systems, regulatory compliance, and life safety.

Major Responsibilities :

Typical Activities of the Fire Protection Engineering Team

• Selecting and specifying equipment.
• Preparing detailed system piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Performing system and equipment sizing calculations.
• Establishing facility design requirements and developing the system safety basis.
• Providing consulting and code interpretations to interfacing disciplines.
• Supporting the development and / or maintenance of fire hazards analyses or fire protection design analyses.
• Reviewing supplier and subcontractor designs and installations.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and / or travel to domestic and / or international project jobsites.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months.
• Experience with fire modeling using CFAST.
• Knowledge of life safety and building codes, including NFPA, UL, and FM standards.
• EIT / FE certification in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Prior co-op or internship experience.
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Total Rewards / Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Learn more at bechtel.com / total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary :

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences.

This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.

16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites / facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.