Senior fire protection engineer

job summary:
Our Client delivers world-class infrastructure and seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ yrs in fire protection for tech/pharma facilities. Lead complex NFPA designs, calculations, and AHJ approvals on generation-defining projects. Join an industry leader!

location: Chandler, Arizona
job type: Contract
salary: $59.35 - 77.03 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Design and size fire protection systems: Independently specify sprinkler systems, fire-water pumps, and storage tanks, performing hydraulic calculations to size fire-water pipe headers.
• Ensure code and standard compliance: Lead design, calculations, and testing for wet pipe, standpipe, deluge, and cooling tower sprinkler systems adhering to NFPA (13, 14, 214), FM standards, ASME, IBC, and IMC.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary work & subcontracts: Manage engineering subcontracts and collaborate across engineering disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors for seamless project execution.
• Manage regulatory & AHJ approvals: Oversee system acceptance testing and secure regulatory approvals in coordination with owners, project teams, subcontractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Provide technical leadership & field support: Mentor junior designers and drafters, support internal department initiatives, and confidently troubleshoot mechanical and fire protection issues on active job sites.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience focused on fire protection systems within semiconductor, AI datacenter, or life sciences/pharma sectors.

In-depth technical expertise in fire protection equipment (pumps, storage tanks, deluge systems) and hands-on experience with NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 214, and FM standards.

Strong capabilities in managing engineering subcontracts, conducting field troubleshooting, securing AHJ regulatory approvals, and delivering under tight, multi-tasking project deadlines.

skills:
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.