Facilities Engineer - Fire Protection

Job Description

Job Description

📢 Now Hiring: Facilities Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Tempe & Peoria, AZ (Onsite – Construction & Operations Support) - starts in both locations, and then will transition to Peoria, AZ
Employment Type: Full-time with 10% bonus
Work Authorization: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents Only

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Facilities Fire Protection Engineer to support the design, construction, and operations of a large-scale, high-tech manufacturing facility. This role will lead efforts to ensure all fire alarm, fire protection, and hazardous gas monitoring systems are compliant, operational, and optimized to safeguard people and infrastructure.

🔥 What You’ll Do:

• Lead fire protection efforts during construction and transition into operational support

• Ensure compliance with NFPA, ICC, AHJ, and insurance requirements across all systems

• Review and guide design documents and third-party vendor submissions

• Operate and maintain fire alarm, suppression, and hazardous gas monitoring systems

• Conduct system inspections, perform maintenance, and identify system malfunctions

• Develop and lead fire drill plans and emergency response readiness

• Create testing, commissioning, and maintenance documentation for fire protection systems

• Interpret construction drawings, verify installation quality, and provide improvement recommendations

✅ What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Associate’s with additional experience may be considered)

• 3+ years of experience in fire protection system design, operation, and compliance

• Familiarity with detection, suppression, and life safety systems

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA, ICC, and AHJ requirements

• Ability to review design documents and oversee construction compliance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical drawing software

• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work on ladders, at elevation, and in confined spaces

• Willingness to work overtime or respond to off-hours emergencies as needed

✨ Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-tech, cleanroom, or industrial manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with utility operations, energy efficiency initiatives, or environmental facility systems

• Prior involvement in commissioning or facilities engineering projects

• Trade certifications or licensing related to fire protection systems

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of critical life safety systems at a state-of-the-art facility from construction through operations. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through smart, compliant, and proactive fire protection engineering— we want to hear from you.

📨 Apply today and help build and protect the future.