Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

Black & Veatch

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Employment Type:

Full-time
Relocation eligible:
No.

• Review and evaluate facilities and equipment to determine 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 both internal and external clients; 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.

• 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.
• Construction & constructability practices and principles.
• Procurement & contract administration.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program and a minimum of 5 years related work experience. Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements such as criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Typical office environment; prolonged sitting and computer use expected. Must maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
• Physical tasks during site visits may include crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

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Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio including health, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time are provided. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.

Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program. The company is employee‑owned through a 100% ESOP.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, comply 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.