Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

As an employee‑owned company, Black & Veatch empowers its people to solve humanity’s biggest challenges.

In this role, you will participate in design execution efforts, reviewing and evaluating facility and equipment, supporting projects across sectors.

• Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.
• Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities.
• Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to internal and external clients, and generate detailed fire protection specifications.
• Generate piping and instrument diagrams and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Communicate with city and local officials.
• Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

The Mechanical Engineering Department delivers high‑quality design across Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, Mining, and related projects. Buildings Mechanical Engineering designs HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for occupant safety and energy efficiency.

• Knowledge of state and local codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IFC, NFPA).
• Fire protection design experience for Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water treatment facilities or Data Centers.
• Understanding of construction & constructability practices.
• Experience in procurement and contract administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or local equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screen, motor vehicle records).

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Typical office environment, prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, attention to detail.
• Site visits may require physical tasks: crouching, standing/walking.
• Hybrid or flexible work options after first 90 days based on manager discretion.

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Black & Veatch complies with all EEO laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other protected status.