Fire Systems Engineer (Contingency)

KBR, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

18d

About The Position

The Fire Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. This role ensures compliance with applicable fire codes, industry standards, and client requirements while supporting safe and reliable facility operations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies to develop effective fire protection solutions and drive continuous improvements in fire and life safety performance. This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience designing, maintaining, or managing fire protection and life safety systems.
Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101.
Experience with fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and detection system design and operation.
Proficiency with engineering design software and AutoCAD/Revit or similar tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
NICET certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or related discipline.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, data center, healthcare, or mission-critical environments.
Familiarity with performance-based fire protection design and fire modeling software.
Experience managing multiple projects and working directly with regulatory agencies and AHJs.

Responsibilities

Design and develop fire alarm, fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and system layouts for new and existing facilities.
Review construction documents and ensure fire protection designs comply with NFPA, IBC, IFC, local codes, and client requirements.
Conduct fire risk assessments, hazard analyses, and system evaluations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Support commissioning, testing, inspection, and acceptance of fire protection systems.
Investigate fire system failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) throughout project execution.
Provide technical guidance and support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of fire protection systems.
Maintain project documentation, engineering reports, and compliance records.
Stay current on evolving fire protection technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.