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Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Buildings

Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026

About the role

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id : 116326

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead design execution efforts, along with:

Review and evaluate the facility and equipment to determine the appropriate fire protection requirements.
Support projects such as Power Plants, Oil and Gas processing facilities, Data Centers or Water Treatment facilities.
Proactively communicate fire protection requirements and guidance to both internal and external clients.
Generate detailed fire protection specifications, piping and instrument diagrams, and perform hydraulic calculations.
Review detailed sprinkler and alarm drawings/calculations for accuracy and compliance with codes.
Communicate with city and local official.
Independently apply knowledge and maintain a culture that supports the implementation of quality.

The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing. The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing systems that associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings. They also design plumbing and fire protection systems to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. Additionally, the team focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability to optimize building performance while meeting the specific needs and requirements of each project.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on design standards, engineering codes, and B&V policies; develop and maintain engineering standards and mentor others across projects/disciplines.
Ensure compliance with the B&V quality program, establish supporting processes, and promote continuous improvement, risk management, and change management.
Lead the development of complex engineering deliverables, including research, calculations, and equipment/material selection; oversee data management and analysis.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality; develop advanced solutions to complex problems and establish project work plans.
Lead or coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review junior engineers’ work, and support team development through effective task delegation and mentorship.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, define project schedules, and align executi