Fire Protection Engineer Job at Black & Veatch Family of Companies, Overland Park, KS

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  • Black & Veatch Family of Companies
  • Overland Park, KS

Job Description

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in design execution efforts, along with: 

  • Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.  
  • Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities. 
  • Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to both internal and external clients. Generate detailed fire protection specifications.  
  • Generate piping and instrument diagrams and perform hydraulic calculations. 
  • Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.   
  • Communicate with city and local official.  
  • Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing.

The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing systems that associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings. They also design plumbing and fire protection systems to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. Additionally, the team focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability to optimize building performance while meeting the specific needs and requirements of each project.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in the following areas:

  • State and local codes and standards. (i.e.: IBC, IFC, NFPA, etc.…)  
  • Fire protection design for Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facility, Water treatment facility or Data Centers 
  • Construction & constructability practices & principles. 
  • Procurement & contract administration.   

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 5 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 Engineer (PE) license preferred

Work Environment and Schedule

  • 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.
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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