Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Houston, TX 77001 - On-Site
2 Year Contract - Local Candidates Only
Summary
The Senior Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading fire protection engineering activities for semiconductor, AI datacenter, and life sciences/pharmaceutical projects. This role provides technical leadership, develops fire protection system designs, coordinates with clients and project teams, supports engineering standards and procedures, and mentors junior engineering staff.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed fire protection engineering activities on assigned projects.
- Develop and review fire protection system designs, specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
- Resolve complex engineering challenges, including conflicting design requirements and coordination issues.
- Utilize Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and support development of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, and engineering standards.
- Coordinate engineering efforts with clients, suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Serve as a technical lead for engineers and project subgroups, providing guidance and oversight.
- Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solutions to project management and supervisors.
- Mentor designers and drafters through on-the-job training and professional development support.
- Manage engineering subcontracts and ensure design and delivery meet contractual requirements.
- Support a collaborative work environment that promotes communication, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide field support, troubleshoot issues at job sites, and recommend corrective actions.
Required
- Minimum 10 years of fire protection engineering experience within semiconductor, AI datacenter, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries.
- Ability to independently design and specify fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, fire-water pumps, storage tanks, and fire-water distribution systems.
- Experience performing hydraulic calculations and sizing fire-water piping systems.
- Strong knowledge of:
- NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
- NFPA 14 – Standard for Standpipe and Hose Systems
- NFPA 214 – Cooling Tower Fire Protection
- FM Global standards
- Experience with wet pipe, deluge, standpipe, fire pump, and fire-water storage systems.
- Knowledge of fire protection testing, acceptance procedures, AHJ requirements, and regulatory approvals.
- Experience coordinating approvals with owners, contractors, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles, calculations, construction practices, and project execution.
- Ability to troubleshoot field issues and provide technical direction for resolution.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, conflicting deadlines, and changing project demands.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university (or international equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant fire protection engineering experience.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, AI datacenter, life sciences, and/or pharmaceutical projects preferred.
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Pay: $59.35 - $77.03 per hour
Experience:
- fire protection engineering: 10 years (Required)
- semiconductor, data center, or pharmaceutical facilities: 5 years (Required)
- designing sprinkler, fire pump & water systems: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77001 (Required)
Work Location: In person
