Fire Protection Professional (379)

Environmental and Safety Solutions • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of mechanical engineering work in project or staff groups. Work follows conventional engineering practice and may include complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, or difficult coordination requirements. Uses Standard Application Programs (SAPs) and may plan, coordinate, or prepare equipment and work specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations. Coordinates engineering work across specialty and other engineering groups, with clients, suppliers, and contractors, and among other groups. Takes a lead technical role over engineers or project subgroups on assigned tasks, communicates complex technical issues, and recommends solutions to a supervisor or project management. Supports engineering function initiatives, including Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, standard computer applications, and administrative practices. Mentors designers and drafters through on-the-job training and supports a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

The role focuses on fire-protection systems in semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life-sciences/pharma settings. It includes independently specifying fire-protection systems and equipment, assessing sprinkler-system options, calculating fire-water demand and hydraulics, and determining pipe-header sizes. The professional applies relevant NFPA, FM, and other mechanical-system codes and standards; supports testing and regulatory compliance; coordinates approvals; manages engineering subcontracts; and troubleshoots issues in field or job-site settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in mechanical engineering or an equivalent discipline from an accredited university or college.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor, AI datacenter, and/or life-sciences/pharma industries.
• At least 10 years of experience related to fire-protection systems in semiconductor/AI datacenter or life-sciences/pharma industries.
• Ability to independently specify fire-protection systems and select appropriate sprinkler systems based on project needs.
• Ability to specify fire-protection equipment, including fire-water pumps and fire-water storage tank capacities, to meet fire-water demand.
• Ability to perform fire-water demand and hydraulic calculations and determine fire-water pipe-header sizes.
• Experience with wet-pipe systems under NFPA 13, standpipe and hose systems under NFPA 14, and FM standards.
• Experience with fire-protection equipment including pumps, storage tanks, and deluge systems.
• Experience with cooling-tower deluge-system sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 214.
• Knowledge of fire-protection system testing requirements, including acceptance tests under NFPA 13, and compliance with local regulatory authorities and AHJ requirements.
• Knowledge of codes and standards for mechanical-system design, including ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, engineered-system design, and engineering and design calculations.
• Understanding of other departments' roles on projects, including construction practices and project economics.
• Ability to troubleshoot confidently in a field or job-site setting and instruct others on resolving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of mechanical engineering work.
• Prepare or coordinate equipment and work specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across disciplines and with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other groups.
• Lead engineers or project subgroups on specific assigned tasks.
• Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to a supervisor or project management.
• Support the development of Engineering Department Procedures, design guides, standard computer applications, and administrative practices.
• Mentor designers and drafters through on-the-job training.
• Specify fire-protection systems and equipment, including sprinkler systems, fire-water pumps, and storage tanks.
• Perform fire-water demand, hydraulic, and pipe-header sizing calculations.
• Support fire-protection system testing and compliance with local regulatory authorities and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory approvals with owners, project teams, subcontractors, and relevant authorities.
• Manage engineering subcontracts and ensure design and delivery meet contract requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues in field or job-site settings and provide instructions for resolution.
• Support a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

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