Talascend is currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.
Overview
This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing detailed phases of fire protection engineering work within various industrial projects. The engineer will ensure the design and implementation of fire protection systems meet industry standards and client specifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed engineering work in fire protection systems for projects.
- Resolve complex design issues involving conflicting requirements and material suitability.
- Use standard application programs to support engineering efforts.
- Prepare specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
- Coordinate engineering efforts across disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
- Assume technical lead roles over engineering teams or project subgroups for specific tasks.
- Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to project management and supervisors.
- Support the development of engineering procedures, design guides, and administrative practices.
- Mentor designers and drafters to foster professional growth and development.
- Promote and support a work environment centered on openness, trust, communication, teamwork, innovation, and satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in fire protection systems within the semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life sciences/pharma industries.
- Ability to specify fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, fire-water pumps, and tanks, and perform calculations and hydraulics designs.
- Experience with NFPA 13, NFPA 14, FM standards, and fire protection equipment such as pumps, tanks, and deluge systems.
- Knowledge of testing requirements, code compliance, and regulatory approvals related to fire systems.
- Experience managing engineering subcontracts in accordance with project requirements.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as ASME, IBC, IMC, and NFPA.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties through relevant experience, training, or education.
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.