Job Description

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

JOB-10045446

Anticipated Start Date

12/29/2025

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

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support the Sentinel Project by preparing design and procurement documents and providing technical leadership in developing fire protection systems and equipment. In this role, you’ll create calculations, drawings, FPDARs, tailored UFGS specs, and review subcontractor submittals while assisting with design changes and final testing. This position is ideal for someone with strong organization, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, innovative approach to design.

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 5-8 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.
• Registered Fire Protection PE who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES
• Must be able to travel to project jobsites 1 week per month
• 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).

Education/Training/Certifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related)

Additional Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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