Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description - Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer (MER
000438Q)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish. Develops project objectives by applying best practices. Monitors project budget and timeline.

• Manage and support engineering projects from feasibility studies, through project tendering, to final acceptance, including design and construction activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan.
• Monitor project progress and performance against the plan and manage PCO/RFQ requests.
• Analyze drawings and communicate discrepancies to vendors for corrections.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications.
• Conduct project meetings, prepare status reports, and collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays using the most appropriate options or by improving existing approaches.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Support the setup of contacts with internal and external Mercedes-Benz partners and worldwide external business partners.
• Receive input from project teams and working groups; report to the project teams and project committees.
• May help coordinate the work of junior team members.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Own and manage site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA.
• Document fire preventative maintenance, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in the iPRO system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related area.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience.
• Team player able to work in a complex, diverse group.
• Ability to manage input from project teams and working groups and to report to project teams and committees.
• Technical understanding of construction and facilities maintenance.
• Independent worker capable of forming complex relationships.
• Strong coordination skills with multiple parties.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Comfortable with computer programs (e.g., Windows programs).

Excellent compensation and benefits plan with 401(k) matching.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC

United States of America – South Carolina – Charleston

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29456