Fire Protection Engineer

About the role

The Fire Protection Engineer manages and supports facilities engineering and fire protection projects from initial feasibility through final acceptance. This role develops project objectives using best practices, oversees design and construction activities, and monitors project budgets and timelines. The engineer owns site fire protection systems and ensures their safe, compliant, and reliable operation within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment. This is a permanent position based in Ladson, SC.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering projects from feasibility studies through project tender preparation, design, construction, and final acceptance within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Design, communicate, and implement detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Monitor project progress and performance against the project plan, and manage project change orders and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes.
• Analyze engineering drawings, identify discrepancies, and communicate required corrections to vendors and contractors.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications that meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct project meetings, prepare status reports, and collect, analyze, and summarize project information and trends for stakeholders.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays by selecting the most appropriate solutions or improving existing approaches and processes.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to specific tasks, and reviewing contractor bids.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of contacts with internal and external partners, as well as worldwide external business partners.
• Receive input from project teams and working groups and provide clear reporting to project teams and project committees.
• Help coordinate the work of junior team members and contribute to their development through guidance and support.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and collaborate effectively within a complex, diverse group environment.
• Own and manage site fire protection systems, including operation, testing, maintenance, and modifications in accordance with NFPA standards.
• Develop, maintain, implement, and audit