Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Cynet Systems•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The candidate will serve as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of mechanical engineering work for specialized facility projects. This role involves performing work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. The engineer will also use Standard Application Programs (BSAPs), plan and coordinate equipment or work specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations. They will coordinate engineering efforts between specialty and other engineering groups, with clients, suppliers, and contractors, and may assume a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups. Communication of complex technical issues and recommendations to supervisors and project management is key. The role also supports functional initiatives like developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, appropriate Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs), and administrative practices. Additionally, the Senior Fire Protection Engineer will mentor designers and drafters and support the creation of a positive work environment.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor, AI Datacenter, and/or life-sciences / pharma industries.
Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent), with a minimum of 10 years related to fire protection systems in semiconductor, AI Datacenter, or life sciences / pharma industries.
Capable of independently specifying fire protection systems, including identifying the most appropriate sprinkler system based on project needs and specifying necessary fire protection equipment such as fire-water pumps and fire-water storage tank capacities to meet fire water demand.
Ability to perform calculations and hydraulics to determine fire water pipe header sizes.
Experience in wet pipe systems per NFPA 13 (Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems), NFPA 14 (Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems), and FM standards.
Experience with fire-protection equipment such as pumps, storage tanks, and deluge systems.
Experience with cooling tower deluge system sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 214.
Knowledgeable in the testing requirements of a fire-protection system, including acceptance tests as required and outlined in NFPA 13, and ensuring compliance with requirements of local regulatory authorities including Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Ability to coordinate regulatory approvals with the owner, project team, subcontractors, and relevant regulatory authorities.
Experience in managing engineering subcontracts with design and delivery per contract requirements.
Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design of mechanical systems, including ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
Thorough understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects, including construction practices and the economics involved.
Able to troubleshoot issues in a field or job site setting confidently, and to provide instruction on how to resolve identified issues.
Demonstrated ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in the mechanical discipline within a project or staff group.
Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Performs work using Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors.
Assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks as directed.
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to supervisors and project management.
Supports functional initiatives including developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, appropriate Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs), and administrative practices.
Mentors designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
Supports the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.