Talascend is currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Chandler, Arizona.
Overview
This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing detailed engineering work related to fire protection systems in various industries such as semiconductor, AI datacenter, and life sciences / pharma. The engineer will work on specifying and managing fire protection equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in fire protection systems.
- Perform work involving conventional engineering practices with complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements and coordinating with multiple disciplines.
- Use Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) to support project needs.
- Prepare equipment or work specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
- Coordinate engineering efforts across disciplines and with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
- Assume a lead technical role in specific tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to management.
- Support development of engineering department procedures, design guides, and administrative practices.
- Mentor designers and drafters to support their professional development.
- Create a work environment of openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in mechanical engineering or an equivalent field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in fire protection systems within semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life sciences/pharma industries.
- Capability to specify fire protection systems, including sprinkler system selection and fire water supply calculations.
- Experience with NFPA 13, NFPA 14, FM standards, and fire protection equipment.
- Knowledge of testing requirements and compliance with local regulations and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Experience managing engineering subcontracts and understanding relevant codes and standards such as ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering techniques, system design, and calculations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide instructions on resolving issues confidently.
- Demonstrated ability to work under conflicting deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.