Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer – Black & Veatch

Join us as a Fire Protection Engineer at Black & Veatch, a company dedicated to solving humanity’s biggest challenges through sustainable infrastructure.

• Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.
• Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities.
• Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to both internal and external clients. Generate detailed fire protection specifications.
• Generate piping and instrument diagrams and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Communicate with city and local officials.
• Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high‑quality design and services in Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining projects. The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team designs HVAC and fire protection systems for buildings, focusing on safety, comfort, and sustainability.

• State and local codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.).
• Fire protection design for Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water treatment facilities or Data Centers.
• Construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Procurement & contract administration.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program and a minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record searches in compliance with applicable laws.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• This position requires working in a typical office environment with periods of sitting and computer use.
• Site visits may involve physical tasks such as crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion.

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Black & Veatch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected status, including age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.