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Bechtel
Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
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A Health and Safety Engineer develops workplace processes and procedures that help prevent people from getting injured or sick on the job, and also prevent property from being damaged. Works in industrial and manufacturing settings. Evaluates systems for health risks and designs solutions to minimize risks.
$104,150 / year median in Utah
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
291878Relocation Authorized:
National- Family
Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location:
Ogden, UT Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.Project Overview:
Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program. A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery. For more information on the Sentinel program: bechtel/projects/sentinel/Job Summary:
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 with 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, can-do attitude, and the design to innovate designs.Major Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Support 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.
- Support project needs for design, design review, installation, commissioning, code interpretations, and walk downs at the facility as needed to support project deadlines.
- Independently apply the principles of fire safety in the development and maintenance of the FPDAR program.
- Support Construction and Startup on an as needed basis.
- Interface with internal and external customers, as required, for the design, installation, and testing of the passive and active fire protection systems and components.
- Support Department of Defense (DOD) or other external regulatory agency reviews of the fire protection aspects of the design and installation on the project.
- Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) including authoring equivalencies and exemptions.
- Perform Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), DOD orders, NFPA standards, and FM standards.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experienceRequired Knowledge and Skills:
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes
- including NFPA, UL and FM standards.
- Developing experience and working towards passing the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES to become a registered Fire Protection PE
- Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance
- 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 SpecsIntact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).