Kiewit · 1 day ago
Fire Protection Engineer- Industrial Facilities
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expKiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations. They are seeking Mid to senior level Fire Protection Design Engineers to join their Industrial Engineering team, focusing on fire protection and life safety design for industrial facilities.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Hiring Manager
Julie Britt
Responsibilities
Provide fire protection and life safety design, analysis, construction support for industrial facilities
Perform fire hazard analysis for the site to determine hazards and appropriate active and passive fire protection schemes in conjunction with the requirements of the applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements
Generate calculations to size water supply, fire pumps, and underground pipe sizing
Develop subcontractor scope of work packages based upon the fire hazard analysis and calculations
Award and manage subcontractors based upon the scope of work packages developed
Review subcontractor fire suppression and fire alarm system plans and calculations
Review fire barrier and penetration seal requirements for specific hazards
Perform life safety reviews for buildings and industrial equipment areas
Travel is required (approximately 10% of the time) to meet with clients and/or job site personnel on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related engineering field
5 years minimum relevant experience in Fire protection and life safety design/analysis and construction support for industrial, power or similar type facilities
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure concepts and requirements are fully conveyed to the various team members and clients in a professional manner
High level of self-discipline, motivation, ability to operate in a team environment, and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Proficiency with the following NFPA codes and standards: 13, 14, 20, 22, 24, 72, 101
Proficiency with the International Building Code and International Fire Code
Ability to navigate local code requirements/amendments, other NFPA standards and criteria such as FM data sheets on an as-needed basis
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Preferred
EIT preferred
Familiarity with NFPA 850 and NFPA 2001 preferred
Construction administration experience preferred
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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