Fire Safety Engineer - Industrial and Power Facilities

Position Overview

We are adding mid to senior level Fire Life Safety Engineers to our Industrial Engineering team. Our Fire Life Safety engineers are often the bridge between process safety, facility engineering, and construction execution. They ensure that fire protection systems are not only code compliant but also aligned with operational risk, equipment layout and process hazards. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in fire protection and expand your knowledge to other industries – we want to talk with you.

This position is based out of either our Lenexa, Kansas or Lone Tree, Colorado office. Some consideration may be made for individuals located near other Kiewit offices in the U.S. We offer relocation to our district office in Lenexa, Kansas.

• Provide fire protection and life safety design, analysis, and construction support for industrial facilities, including fire and smoke modeling, hazards analysis, risk assessments and scenario evaluations, smoke management plans, explosion protection strategies, and fire‑area separation concepts.
• Perform fire hazard analysis for the site to determine hazards and appropriate active and passive fire protection schemes in conjunction with the requirements of the applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Generate calculations to size water supply, fire pumps, and underground pipe sizing.
• Develop subcontractor scope‑of‑work packages based upon the fire hazard analysis and calculations.
• Award and manage subcontractors based upon the scope‑of‑work packages developed.
• Review subcontractor fire suppression and fire alarm system plans and calculations.
• Review fire barrier and penetration seal requirements for specific hazards.
• Perform life safety reviews for buildings and industrial equipment areas. Prepare system documentation, O & M requirements, and emergency response procedures.
• Travel is required (approximately 10% of the time) to meet with clients and/or job‑site personnel as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering field. EIT preferred.
• Three years minimum relevant experience in fire protection and life safety design/analysis and construction support for industrial, power, or similar type facilities performing functions as outlined above. Individuals with more experience are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated accordingly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure concepts and requirements are fully conveyed to the various team members and clients in a professional manner.
• High level of self‑discipline, motivation, ability to operate in a team environment, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Willingness to travel to project sites to evaluate the job and see the job through construction/turnover.
• Experience with Data Centers, Water treatment, Power, or Nuclear highly desired.
• Proficiency with the following NFPA codes and standards: 13, 14, 20, 22, 24, 72, 101.
• Proficiency with the International Building Code and International Fire Code.
• Familiarity with NFPA 850 and NFPA 2001 preferred.
• Ability to navigate local code requirements/amendments, other NFPA standards and criteria such as FM data sheets on an as‑needed basis.
• Construction administration experience preferred.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Overtime is possible as needed.
• Work productively and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $129,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.