Sr Fire Protection Engineer - LA28 at Aecom USA

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering, Life Safety Systems, Fire Sprinkler System Design, Fire Alarm Systems, Special Suppression Systems, Code Compliance Planning, Technical Specifications, Cost Estimation, Quality Control, Project Management, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Permit Documentation

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join our team in either our Los Angeles or Orange, CA office. The Sr Fire Protection Engineer will play a lead role in design, testing, and inspection of fire protection and life safety systems and act as the Design Lead for LA28. LA28 & AECOM: Transforming Los Angeles We are proud to be the Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. With an unprecedented scope spanning infrastructure architecture, engineering, planning, program management, and construction management, AECOM will support the comprehensive delivery of the venue infrastructure program for the Games. Join us in shaping LA28 and redefining the future of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a Sr Fire Protection Engineer you will: Serve as a senior technical resource, offering specialized input to studies and design efforts while developing procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of engineering work. Participate in interdisciplinary reviews, developing cost estimates, and ensuring the quality of design deliverables. Prepare technical specifications, contribute to budget and schedule planning and review design calculations to ensure compliance and accuracy. Work areas include private, state, federal and military, corrections, transportation, industrial, healthcare, and more. Key Responsibilities Include: Act as a design lead for the fire and life safety aspects of the LA 28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Design fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special suppression systems, and more. Develop life safety code compliance plans. Develop permit documents. Act as a technical advisor for project teams, providing expert guidance and addressing complex engineering challenges within the discipline of fire protection and life safety. Participate in the interdisciplinary review of project deliverables, ensuring integration and alignment with overall project goals and requirements. Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects, providing accurate financial assessments and resource planning. Utilize your expertise in all steps of completing the discipline component of contract documents. Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to standards. Prepare detailed technical specification sections, outlining requirements and standards for fire protection systems and components. Contribute to the development of engineering budgets and schedules, ensuring that project requirements are met within allocated resources and timeframes. Lead fire protection and life safety design for large, complex projects. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification. US Citizenship is required due to project restrictions Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field. Extensive experience in fire protection engineering, including project management and technical leadership. Deep understanding of fire protection systems, safety codes, and industry standards. Proven ability to develop and review design procedures, cost estimates, and technical specifications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with interdisciplinary project coordination and quality control processes. Additional Information Based out of the Orange, CA or Los Angeles, CA office with occasional site visits and interdisciplinary meetings. Collaborative and leadership role within a dynamic engineering team. Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in complex, high-profile projects. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: California Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 200000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Design Lead for fire and life safety aspects of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Responsibilities include designing fire protection systems, developing compliance plans, and providing technical guidance for complex engineering challenges.