Abbott · 2 days ago
Senior Principal Engineer (Fire Protection)
United States - Illinois - Abbott Park
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $227K/yr
10+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer (Fire Protection) to apply advanced engineering knowledge and project management skills to deliver business solutions across divisions and regions.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Technical / Design: Benchmarks internally and externally. Independently executes or directs others in the design of facilities/utilities/infrastructure systems, by applying novel and proven engineering concepts and techniques. Performs detailed analysis, communicates across functions and disciplines, and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in design reviews
Project Management: Identifies, plans and executes projects of varying degrees of complexity within engineering specialty, requiring custom risk-managed execution plans. Works with the client and cross-functional stakeholders to establish scope, cost and schedule on multiple projects. Independently performs economic analysis and feasibility studies related to complex and often multiple competing project alternatives. Manages multiple projects, often concurrently, maintaining project controls and reporting for scope, cost and schedule. Responsible for achieving the projects’ financial targets in support of business objectives
Problem Solving / Innovation: Creates or coordinates design solutions for novel or complex problems focusing on cost-benefit, integrating regulatory needs (e.g. NFPA, Fire Code, Building Code, and Factory Mutual (FM) requirements) and operational needs (e.g. processes, materials, and people requirements). Structures studies to address cross-disciplinary and cross-functional issues and arrive at optimal solutions
Organizational Interface: Mentors others by sharing technical knowledge and providing guidance. Where appropriate, provides tasks and project assignment opportunities for employee development and evaluates performance. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact, interacting with senior management and external parties on complex technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Conveys information effectively through formal and informal means including proposals, reports and design documentation. Submits articles for internal or external publication
Compliance: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies, procedures, and standards for Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy (EHS&E), Abbott Engineering Standards (AES), and other governance areas as applicable
Additional Responsibilities May Include: Responsible for all matters pertaining the Fire Protection Engineering discipline as the global SME. Participates in internal cross-divisional teams to develop new, or revise existing, procedures and standards, and provides training. Directs the efforts of others such as engineers, technicians and outside resources. Crafts and submits Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs), safety/quality checklists, executive presentations, and projects financial reports. Resolves problems and crisis situations requiring assertive decisions and hands-on rapid implementation, by leveraging technical training and experience. Represents engineering on corporate and division initiatives
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering is required
M.S. degree in Fire Protection Engineering is required if B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Certifications: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design and deployment of fire protection solutions across building facilities and utilities systems
Mastery of applicable codes, including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), NEC (National Electrical Code), IFC (International Fire Code), IBC (International Building Code), and other local, national, and international regulatory requirements
Experience with Fire Prevention/Detection/Suppression, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention
Experience with fire protection systems including gas, water, pre-action, foam, and clean agent
Experience with seismic bracing of fire protection systems
Experience with underground fire mains, lead-ins, piping, and thrust blocks
Experience with flammable liquids and hazardous materials storage, and maximum allowable quantities
Experience with warehouses including flue spacing, high density storage, in-rack sprinklers, and commodity classifications
Experience with Performance-Based Design (PBD) approach
Experience with Life Safety and Egress analysis
Experience with fire alarm, smoke detection, and smoke control systems
Experience with Factory Mutual (FM) requirements, Plan Reviews, and inspection reports/responses
Experience assessing the design and performance of fire protection and life safety systems on existing facilities, identifying gaps versus regulatory requirements and AES, and developing remediation plans
Experience supporting construction and commissioning testing of fire protection and life safety systems
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Project/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, AutoCAD, SAP, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam
Proven track record of successful execution throughout the entire project lifecycle: Feasibility –> Concept –> Design –> Construction –> Commissioning & Qualification –> Turnover –> Closeout
Commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
Professional Affiliations: SFPE or NFPA membership is a plus
Experience with fire/explosion protection on manufacturing processes is desired but not required
Experience in regulated industries (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, or nutritional)
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-07
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