Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. We seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fire Protection, Mechanical, and Piping Design Engineer to join our Global Systems and Services team. This role will be responsible for delivering technical design expertise, coordinating multi-disciplinary work efforts, and developing standardized work processes to support critical infrastructure across Abbott facilities.

The ideal candidate is both technically proficient and highly collaborative, with the ability to balance detailed engineering design work and cross-functional coordination in a dynamic environment.

Fire Protection Experience

Required:

Extensive Experience with upgrading and renovating existing building fire protection systems. Experience in system layout and Design of Wet, Dry, Pre-Action, and Deluge Sprinkler Systems. Ability to provide Sprinkler System Project Reviews, including Plans, Calculations, and Material Submittals. Adhering to Abbott’s standards, preferences, and good practices, while also meeting NFPA 13 and FM Data Sheets minimum requirements. Ability to provide Sprinkler System Modification Cost Estimates and drawings to support front end planning for potential Office or Lab Renovation projects.

(nice to have) Ability to create a complete sprinkler demolition and construction package for submittal to Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Support Construction and Maintenance divisions for questions and/or drawing requests related to Modifications and Maintenance and Testing of existing building sprinkler systems.

Provide technical design expertise in fire protection systems, mechanical systems, and piping design. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans. Develop, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations if required. Coordinate design and execution of projects across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and external consultants. Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, ASME, OSHA, local regulations). Support system design for new installations, upgrades, and renovations in manufacturing and commercial environments.

Perform system evaluations, risk assessments, and troubleshooting of existing infrastructure. Provide technical guidance during…