Sr. Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer

Requisition

Relocation Authorized:
National - Family

Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework

Work Location:

Knoxville, TN

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground‑based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

In this role, you will prepare design and procurement documents relating to Fire Protection and provide technical leadership in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment for the Sentinel project. You will develop calculations, construction drawings, Fire Protection Design Analysis Reports (FPDAR), tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), requisition specifications, review and approve sub‑contractors’ submittals, and assist in determining needed changes and with final testing.

Your work will lead the implementation of programs and procedures that promote fire safety. The successful candidate must have strong organization and teamwork skills, proven problem‑solving skills, a can‑do attitude, and the design to innovate designs.

• Executes assignments in Fire Protection Engineering for the Sentinel (GBSD) project.
• Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating Fire Protection issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops deliverables including calculations, construction drawings, tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and requisition specifications.
• Supports the development and maintenance of the Fire Protection Design Analysis Report (FPDAR) for the facilities utilizing recognized fire protection industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analyses.
• Supports project needs for design, design review, installation, commissioning, code interpretations, and walk‑downs at the facility as needed to support project deadlines. Independently applies the principles of fire safety in the development and maintenance of the FPDAR program.
• Supports Construction and Startup on an as‑needed basis.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers, as required, for the design, installation, and testing of the passive and active fire protection systems and components.
• Supports Department of Defense (DOD) or other external regulatory agency reviews of the fire protection aspects of the design and installation on the project.
• Interfaces with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), including authoring equivalencies and exemptions.
• Performs Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), DOD orders, NFPA standards, and FM standards.
• Supports fire protection subcontracts, including review of various types of documents and being the technical point of contact.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes, including NFPA, UL and FM standards.
• Registered Fire Protection PE who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES.
• Must be able to travel to project jobsites 1 week per month.
• Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience as a fire protection engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in fire suppression and fire alarm system design.
• Experience working on DoD government projects and Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Experience using Specs Intact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to .