Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, having completed over 25,000 projects worldwide since 1898. They are seeking a Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer to serve as a technical contributor and discipline lead for Fire and Life Safety Systems on large, complex projects, ensuring reliable system performance and coordination with various systems.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts independent scope development and prepares technical specifications for fire and life safety design and field investigations on large, complex, mission‑critical projects in support of a global business unit
• Leads and approves the architecture, design development, modification, evaluation, and multi-system integration of fire and life safety systems using relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
• Develops conceptual and preliminary fire and life safety designs for projects with specialized, mission‑critical, or unique operational requirements, including hyperscale data centers and semiconductor manufacturing facilities
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs, and schedules
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
• Interfaces with client personnel to define requirements, develops scope for cost estimates, and supports proposal preparation and technical presentations
• Provides technical oversight during implementation, including system integration, acceptance coordination, issue resolution, and performance tracking for assigned fire and life safety scopes
• Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data, providing authoritative technical guidance to project teams
• Coordinates with client representatives and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain approvals for fire and life safety aspects of the work
• Conducts or leads special studies of new Control Systems engineering methods, materials, and techniques
• Mentors fire and life safety engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training and technical guidance to support professional development
• Contributes to and participates in technical training and knowledge-sharing programs as directed

Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated senior‑level expertise in the design, configuration, architecture, and integration of fire and life safety systems, including:
• Networked fire alarm and signaling systems
• Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Systems (EVACS/ECS)
• Air‑sampling smoke detection systems (e.g., VESDA)
• In‑building public safety communications (IB‑PSC/ERRC)
• Toxic gas monitoring and detection systems (TGMS)
• Proven experience delivering integrated fire and life safety solutions in mission‑critical environments, with emphasis on system survivability, resilience, and coordination across electrical, mechanical, architectural, security, ICT, and building automation systems
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), IBC, IFC, and applicable local, state, federal, and AHJ requirements
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes and standards, resolve complex technical issues, and support AHJ coordination and approval processes
• Experience supporting scope development, estimating, staffing, scheduling, and execution planning for fire and life safety engineering scopes within an EPC environment
• NICET Level III (or higher) certification in one or more of the following strongly preferred:
• Fire Alarm Systems
• In‑Building Public Safety Communications (IB‑PSC)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure a plus, depending on project requirements
• Prior experience supporting hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, EV battery manufacturing, and other high‑reliability industrial facilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and mentor engineering personnel effectively