• Fire Protection Engineer Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

    Black & VeatchCharleston, SC 29409

    Job #2818356963

  • Fire Protection Engineer

    Date: Jan 7, 2025

    Location

    US

    Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

    Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

    As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

    Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

    Req Id : 106705

    Opportunity Type : Staff

    Relocation eligible : No

    Full time/Part time : Full-Time

    Project Only Hire : No

    Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    The Opportunity

    The fire protection engineer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements. Projects supported by the group are primarily Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Center facilities.

    The Team

    Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

    Our Buildings Mechanical team specializes in HVAC, Fire Protection, and Plumbing design for various solutions within Black & Veatch.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Understand and apply state and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc....)

    • Proactively manage and communicate fire protection requirements to both internal and external clients on assigned projects.

    • Generate: Code and hazard analysis review documents, detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, hydraulic calculations.

    • Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.

    • Communications with city and local official and apply for city variance where needed.

    • Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

    • Ensure compliance with B&V procedures and policies. Maintain a culture of safety.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Certifications

    Professional Engineering (PE) License

    Schedule and Work Environment

    Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of .

    This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

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    Salary Plan

    ENG: Engineering

    Job Grade

    131

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    Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

    Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

    To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

    A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

    We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

    By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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