Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Federal Buildings

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Arlington, VA, US Chicago, IL, US Dallas, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 : 117477

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

The Fire Protection Engineer has the opportuntiy to be responsible for the successful execution of fire protection design on Federal government projects for both general AE projects and critical facilities. Projects can be design‑build, progressive design‑build, design‑bid‑build and new or renovation. In this role, you will utilize your knowledge and skill set to review, analyze, and provide solutions for fire suppression, fire detection, life safety, and alarm and mass notification systems. This role also collaborates with other disciplines and clients to provide coordinated construction documents.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp . has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one‑of‑a‑kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications and contracts. Interpret and apply applicable NFPA, IBC, IFC Standards to the design/layout based on building type, hazard classification, architectural characteristics, etc.

• Lead the development of construction documents for fire suppression and alarm systems on new and existing facilities ensuring project compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Manage design teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality on complex government projects

• Perform technical reviews of complex design documents including building construction, fire detection/alarm, fire suppression, standpipe, fire alarm, smoke control, water storage/distribution and alternative fire suppression systems to ensure that they conform to the applicable regulations, standards, and codes.

• Review contractor shop drawings and submittals

• Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on projects

• Work with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, team, contractors and owners to create a safe working environment for the occupants while still completing the mission.

• Perform field investigations of completed design to verify accuracy of design and perform/witness acceptance testing/commissioning.

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, applying advanced engineering concepts to complex challenges and contributing to industry thought leadership.

• Provide