Senior Fire Protection Engineer

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.

As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer collaborating with our team in (Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, or Pittsburgh PA), you’ll use your skills and experience to help deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects. You’ll assist in the design of Water Spray/Sprinkler and foam systems, for large industrial facilities with chemical hazards while also helping develop the plans for the overall building safety.

You’ll be a part of diverse multi-discipline teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.   

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Demonstrated experience in ability to lead projects and manage resources

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks and Revit/Revit MEP

• Experience mentoring junior staff

• Experience with full project lifeline - conceptual design through services during construction

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

• Ability to travel 10-20% of time

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Master’s Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Design Management experience

• 10+ years of experience

• Experience with industrial hazardous area sprinkler systems

• Passion for fire sprinkler systems and innovative design solutions

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