Mechanical Engineer (Fire Protection), Knoxville | Knoxville, TN

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delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Position Summary This position is for a Mechanical Engineer who will train in the area of Fire Protection Engineering and work on various projects as part of the NS&E execution center team.

The projects that will be assigned involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving skills, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. In this position, the engineer will support design development of Fire Protection Systems and equipment for project(s) by evaluating, selecting, and

applying applicable fire safety, techniques, procedures and criteria to originate reports, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

The engineer will work with other mechanical engineers, other disciplines/functions, and/or the client. No previous experience in Fire Protection required. This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required. Responsibilities Support project needs for design, design review, commissioning, testing, code interpretations, and walk downs at project locations, as required. Apply the principles of fire safety in the development of structures, systems, and components.

Support construction and operations. Develop fire protection system acceptance protocols. Interface with internal and external customers, as required, for the design, installation, and testing of Fire Protection Systems. Support the development of the fire protection components of the authorization basis documents and other safety submittals. Interface with other disciplines to provide direction, feedback, and validation of engineering and design efforts. Perform Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable NFPA orders, building codes, and other client requirements.

Support the alignment of the fire protection systems design and installation with the requirements identified in the upper tier requirements in the Authorization Basis Documents, the facility Fire Hazards Analysis documents, and the Engineering Basis of Design documents. Support the development and maintenance of the fire hazards analysis utilizing recognized fire protection industry approaches, methodologies, calculations, and analysis including advanced fire modeling. Qualifications and Skills Basic Qualifications Level One - BS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college, or in lieu of degree, six (6) years of progressive related experience.

Level Two - BS degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with one (1) year of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, seven (7) years of progressive related experience. Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must be authorized to live and work in the U. S. without sponsorship. Minimum Qualifications Experience with Microsoft office programs and other computer programs. Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards. Prior experience working in an execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000. Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience. Possess an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain one upon hire. #LI-TN1 Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies.

Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity.

These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.