Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer

JOB-10045803

Anticipated Start Date

7/6/2026

Location

Ogden, UT

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Client is a global leader in subsea, onshore/offshore and surface projects, providing engineering, procurement, and construction services.

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.

Job Description

• 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.
• Support fire protection subcontracts, including review of various types of documents and being the technical point of contact.

Skills Required

• A minimum of 1–5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• 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 Specs Intact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related field)

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Pay Rate $43.50 - $94.03/ hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)