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Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer

Current Opportunities
Ogden, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

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Title: Mechanical Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Ogden, UT
Clearance: No, must have ability to obtain a government secret clearance.
Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship is required.
Req #: 4053 (3352)
Salary: $80,000 - $114,000
Expected Contract Length: 1 year with potential for extensions or renewals.
 
Project Overview:
Craig Technologies is partnered with Bechtel, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will prepare design and procurement documents relating to Fire Protection and provide technical leadership in the design and development of fire protection systems and equipment for the Sentinel project. You will develop calculations, construction drawings, Fire Protection Design Analysis Reports (FPDAR), tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), requisition specifications, review and approve sub-contractors’ submittals, and assist in determining needed changes and with final testing. Your work will lead the implementation of programs and procedures that promote fire safety. The successful candidate must have strong organization and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, can-do attitude, and the design to innovate designs.

Major Responsibilities:
Executes assignments in Fire Protection Engineering for the Sentinel (GBSD) project.
Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating Fire Protection issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Develops deliverables including calculations, construction drawings, tailored Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and requisition specifications.
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. Independently apply the principles of fire safety in the development and maintenance of the FPDAR program.
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 and Experience Requirements:
Level 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related) and a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant professional work experience.
Level 2: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or related) and a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
Must be a U.S citizen.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
 
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire, life safety, and building codes – including NFPA, UL and FM standards.
Developing experience and working towards passing the fire protection engineering written examination administered by NCEES to become a registered Fire Protection PE
Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance
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.
Experience working on DoD government projects and Unified Facilities Criteria.
Experience using Specs Intact to tailor Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
 
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $114,000; however, Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.
 
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
 
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status.  All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary : $80,000 - $114,000

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