Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a  Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the Sentinel Program at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT.  This program is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite and per diem is available .  The targeted base rate is $90.00/hour for this role.  Must be able to travel to various project jobsites one week per month.

• Due to Federal regulations, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must have active security clearance or the ability to obtain a government clearance. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment for the Sentinel project.
• Prepare design and procurement documents relating to Fire Protection.
• Develop calculations, construction drawings, tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and requisition specifications.
• Review and approve sub-contractors’ submittals and assist in determining needed changes and with final testing. 
• Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating Fire Protection issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Fire Protection Design Analysis Report (FPDAR) for the facilities utilizing recognized fire protection industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analyses.
• Support project needs for design, design review, installation, commissioning, code interpretations, and walk downs at the facility as needed to support project deadlines.
• Support Construction and Startup on an as needed basis.
• Interface with internal and external customers, as required, for the design, installation, and testing of the passive and active fire protection systems and components.
• Support Department of Defense (DOD) or other external regulatory agency reviews of the fire protection aspects of the design and installation on the project.
• Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) including authoring equivalencies and exemptions.
• Perform Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), DOD orders, NFPA standards, and FM standards.
• Support fire protection subcontracts, including review of various types of documents and being the technical point of contact.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering is required. 
• 5-8 years of experience as a fire protection engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in fire suppression and fire alarm system design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes – including NFPA, UL and FM standards.
• Registered Fire Protection Engineer (PE) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES preferred.
• Experience working on DoD government projects and Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Experience using SpecsIntact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) preferred.

Job #415353

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.\r\n\r\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.