Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Details | Family of Companies
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Energy Engineer
Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection
Date:
Jul 9, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US;
Phoenix, AZ, US;
Dallas, TX, US;
Chattanooga, TN, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Tualatin, OR, US;
Houston, TX, US;
Orlando, FL, US
Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
In this role, you will participate in design execution efforts, along with:
- Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.
- Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities.
- Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to both internal and external clients.
- Generate detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, and perform hydraulic calculations.
- Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
- Communicate with city and local officials.
- Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.
The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high‑quality, on‑time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining, including everything mechanically related to process and power, and specialized air‑quality control, HVAC, fire protection, piping, thermal and renewable performance estimating and testing. The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team designs systems associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings, and plumbing and fire protection systems to ensure safety and occupant comfort.
The team focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability to optimize building performance while meeting specific project requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on design standards, engineering codes, and B&V policies; continue developing subject‑matter expertise and support project teams.
- Apply and support compliance with the B&V quality program, contributing to continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Lead or support development of complex engineering deliverables, including research, calculations, and equipment/material selection; may oversee data management.
- Manage assigned scope, budget, schedule, and quality; apply advanced engineering techniques to solve complex problems.
- Lead or support production teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and review/delegate work to junior engineers to support team development.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on moderately complex projects.
- Support identification of client priorities and help align project execution; contribute to business development and client growth efforts.
- Act as a technical specialist within a practice area, providing guidance, mentoring, and support on complex technical challenges.
- Support talent development activities including mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
- Advanced knowledge of state and local codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IFC, NFPA).
- Fire protection design for Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water treatment facilities, or Data Centers.
- Construction and constructability practices and principles.
- Procurement and contract administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience in engineering work.
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screen, and motor‑vehicle record search.
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.
- This position requires working in a typical office environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; the professional must maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
- Physical tasks during site visits,…
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