Fire Systems Engineer (Contingency)

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Program Summary

KBRs Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense federal civilian logistics engineering and space exploration missions. E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment mission operations engineering services readiness and modernization programs scientific research support and exploration initiatives in some of the worlds most complex and challenging environments.

The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense federal civilian agencies and commercial partners delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness operational effectiveness and long-term mission success.

Job Summary

The Fire Systems Engineer is responsible for the design implementation testing and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems across commercial industrial and institutional facilities. This role ensures compliance with applicable fire codes industry standards and client requirements while supporting safe and reliable facility operations. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams contractors and regulatory agencies to develop effective fire protection solutions and drive continuous improvements in fire and life safety performance.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire alarm fire suppression detection and life safety systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare engineering calculations technical specifications drawings and system layouts for new and existing facilities.
• Review construction documents and ensure fire protection designs comply with NFPA IBC IFC local codes and client requirements.
• Conduct fire risk assessments hazard analyses and system evaluations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Support commissioning testing inspection and acceptance of fire protection systems.
• Investigate fire system failures identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with architects engineers contractors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) throughout project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and support for maintenance troubleshooting and upgrades of fire protection systems.
• Maintain project documentation engineering reports and compliance records.
• Stay current on evolving fire protection technologies regulations and industry best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing maintaining or managing fire protection and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards including NFPA 13 NFPA 20 NFPA 25 NFPA 72 and NFPA 101.
• Experience with fire alarm sprinkler suppression and detection system design and operation.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and AutoCAD/Revit or similar tools.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• NICET certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing energy data center healthcare or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with performance-based fire protection design and fire modeling software.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working directly with regulatory agencies and AHJs.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.