Senior Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer; DOD Project

Overview

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the Sentinel Program at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT. The program modernizes the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including ICBM systems and launch infrastructure.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must have an active security clearance or the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position is expected to be 100% onsite and per diem is available. The targeted base rate is $90.00/hour. Travel to various project jobsites is expected about one week per month.

Note:

This role requires working onsite at Hill AFB, UT, and coordination with DoD and AHJ stakeholders as part of fire protection design and execution.

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment for the Sentinel project.
• Prepare design and procurement documents relating to Fire Protection.
• Develop calculations, construction drawings, tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and requisition specifications.
• Review and approve sub-contractors’ submittals, assist in determining needed changes, and participate in final testing.
• Coordinate Fire Protection issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Fire Protection Design Analysis Report (FPDAR) for facilities using recognized industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analyses.
• Assist with design, design review, installation, commissioning, code interpretations, and site walkthroughs to meet project deadlines.
• Support Construction and Startup activities as needed.
• Interface with internal and external customers for the design, installation, and testing of passive and active fire protection systems and components.
• Support DoD or other external regulatory agency reviews of fire protection design and installation.
• Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), including authoring equivalencies and exemptions.
• Perform Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with UFCs, DoD orders, NFPA standards, and FM standards.
• Support fire protection subcontracts, including review of documents and acting as the technical point of contact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering is required.
• 5-8 years of 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes – including NFPA, UL and FM standards.
• Registered Fire Protection Engineer (PE) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES.
• Experience working on DoD government projects and Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Experience using Specs Intact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. JSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.