Junior Mechanical​/Fire Protection Engineer; DOD Project

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a Junior Fire Protection Engineer to support the Sentinel Program at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT.

This program is modernizing the ground‑based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure.

Position details:
100% onsite with per diem available
. The targeted base rate is $67.00 per hour. Must be able to travel to various project jobsites one week per month.

• Due to DOD Federal regulations, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must have an active security clearance or the ability to obtain a government clearance.

• Prepare design and procurement documents related to Fire Protection systems.
• Develop deliverables including calculations, construction drawings, tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and requisition specifications.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Fire Protection Design Analysis Report (FPDAR) for facilities using recognized industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analyses.
• Support project needs for design, design review, installation, commissioning, code interpretations, and walk‑downs at the facility as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Apply the principles of fire safety independently in the development and maintenance of the FPDAR program.
• Interpret, organize, and coordinate Fire Protection issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with internal and external customers for the design, installation, and testing of passive and active fire protection systems and components.
• Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), including authoring equivalencies and exemptions.
• Support Department of Defense (DOD) or other external regulatory agency reviews of the fire protection aspects of design and installation on the project.
• Perform Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), DOD orders, NFPA standards, and FM standards.
• Support fire protection subcontracts, including review of various documents and serving as the technical point of contact.
• Support construction and startup on an as‑needed basis.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering is required.
• 1–5 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.
• Experience developing and working toward passing the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES to become a registered Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience working on DoD government projects and Unified Facilities Criteria preferred.
• Experience using Specs Intact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, short‑term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (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.