Fire Protection Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Description

Leidos is currently seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to be based on site with our U.S. Air Force client at either Al Udeid AB or Al Dhafra AB.  Due to the eligibility to obtain a CAC card on a timely basis, US citizenship is required.  This position will be responsible for performing design and construction assistance on facility projects.  You will attend meetings as required for projects or investigative/project development tasks. You will also be responsible for reviewing host nation provided design submittals and perform construction inspections and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction inspectors.  You will assist reviewing and analyzing preliminary and final plans, and specifications for constructability, technical sufficiency and adequacy.  You will prepare necessary correspondence, technical reports, fact sheets, and status reports and coordinate construction activities with multiple stakeholders.  Duties include coordinating designs with appropriate managers and staff elements and maintaining current engineering data for assigned projects.   

Responsibilities include:

• Performing fire protection design analysis services including determination of sprinkler and alarm systems, and equipment selection
• Attending meetings as required for projects or investigative/project development tasks
• Reviewing host nation provided design submittals
• Supporting construction inspections, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction inspectors.
• Field verifying facility fire protection systems
• Monitoring construction, reviewing submittals, and as-built drawings
• Ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Design review and coordination
• Performing engineering calculations
• Performing technical review of construction bids
• Responding to contractor Requests For Information (RFI)
• Coordination with Host Nation and USAF stakeholders

We are looking for a Fire Protection Engineer with demonstrable experience in design and construction for the Department of Defense, with well-developed professional skills and a proven track record of delivering results.  Your ability to work collaboratively with a team of people from across multiple organizations and the company will be crucial for success.

Essential:

• Registered Fire Protection Engineer
• Experience (5+ years) in Fire Protection design
• Demonstrated the ability to complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Must be medically fit for duty (immunizations, dental clearance)
• Must have an active SECRET clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  Requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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