Fire Protection Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for the Lenexa, KS office. This role supports the Kiewit Fire & Life Safety team by assisting senior engineers with deliverables such as drawings, calculations, and procurement specifications. The engineer will also support construction partners and Kiewit site personnel in resolving problems to ensure project success. Candidates should be flexible in work assignments and support various project types across North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from an accredited school
• Working in a team environment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• EIT in Fire Protection Engineering, or intent to obtain, is preferred.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection design and support for complex industrial facilities.
• Perform fire hazard analysis for the site to determine hazards and appropriate active and passive fire protection schemes in conjunction with the requirements of the applicable codes and standards as well as any client requirements.
• Generate calculations to size water supply, fire pumps, and underground pipe sizing.
• Review vendor fire suppression and fire alarm system plans and calculations.
• Review fire barrier and penetration seal requirements for specific hazards.
• Perform life safety reviews for buildings and industrial equipment platforms.
• Develop specifications and manage contracts for fire protection contractors to furnish and install fire protection systems for the various projects.
• Collaborate with various team members from various disciplines to ensure complete coordination throughout each project.
• Travel is required (approximately 10% of the time) to meet with clients and/or jobsite personnel.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure concepts and requirements are fully conveyed to the various team members and clients.
• Responsible and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Familiarity with the International Building and Fire Codes as well as competent knowledge of applicable NFPA standards.
• Working knowledge of fire suppression and fire detection systems and how they interface with various building and other disciplines.
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level