Senior Fire Protection Engineer

the Client•Chandler, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer opportunity with a globally recognized engineering, procurement, and construction firm delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across the semiconductor, AI Datacenter, and life sciences/pharma industries. The position is based full-time onsite in Chandler, AZ, and is open to local candidates only.

Requirements

Capable of independently specifying fire protection systems, including identifying the most appropriate sprinkler system based on project needs and specifying the necessary fire protection equipment such as fire-water pumps and fire-water storage tank capacities to meet the fire water demand; ability to perform these calculations and hydraulics to determine fire water pipe header size.
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 in fire protection equipment such as pumps, storage tanks, and deluge systems.
Experience in 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 AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction); ability to coordinate regulatory approvals with owner, project team, subcontractor, 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 issues identified.
Demonstrated ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.
Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent) required.
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor, AI Datacenter, and/or life sciences/pharma industries.
Minimum 10 years of experience related to fire protection systems in Semiconductor / AI Datacenter or Life Sciences / Pharma industries.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in the mechanical discipline in 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/or 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, and between other groups.
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 Supervisor and/or project management.
Supports function initiatives of 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.