Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer

Project Overview

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, modernizing the ground‑based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad. Bechtel’s scope in the 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 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 mindset 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 for the design, installation, and testing of 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.

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire, life safety, and building codes including NFPA, UL, and FM standards.
• Experience developing and working toward passing the NCEES fire protection engineering written examination to become a registered Fire Protection PE.
• Possesses an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• 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).

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