Fire Protection Engineer

🕒 May 7

🌵 Arizona, California, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $112.3k - $134.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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SOLV Energy

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501 - 1000 employees

SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.

📋 Description

• This position will provide technical expertise in the design, review, and implementation of fire protection and life safety systems for large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid renewable energy projects. • Ensure that all fire protection systems meet applicable codes, standards, insurance requirements, and client specifications while supporting safe and cost-effective project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning. • Act as SOLV Energy’s subject matter expert for all things related to fire protection and life safety. • Stay updated on industry best practices and technical advancements in fire protection. • Develop and lead training to share information with the appropriate members of the SOLV team. • Develop and maintain SOLV’s fire project design standards and specifications. • Lead technical bid evaluations and define clear deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria. • Provide SME guidance/consultation to other departments as needed. • Daily management and oversight of fire protection EORs, including design deliverable schedules and engineering budgets. • QA/QC of 3rd party work products to ensure consistency with industry standards and project requirements. • Serve as primary technical interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, fire marshals, insurers, and independent engineers on fire and life safety topics.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of fire protection engineering experience with at least 2 years of energy infrastructure and BESS design experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a closely related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) from an accredited institution. • A license (P.E.) in Fire Protection Engineering is preferred. • Advanced understanding of fire protection engineering principles. • Demonstrated experience managing or reviewing work by external engineering consultants, owner’s engineers, or peer review on complex projects. • Working knowledge of applicable building codes (NFPA, IBC, UL 9540/9540A, UL855 etc.), engineering principles, and industry best practices. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. • Proven ability to work across disciplines and time zones, and to manage multiple consultant contracts and deliverables in parallel. • Commitment to safety. • Strong sense of urgency. • Strong communication and project coordination skills. • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

🏖️ Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. • Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.