Fire Protection, Principal to Consulting Engineer

Vistra Energy
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Consulting & AdvisoryExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Project management","Organizational skills","Communication","Stakeholder influence","Problem-solving"]

Lead engineering design review and technical evaluation for fire protection system installations and upgrades across the power generation fleet. Own scope development, specifications, and bid packages, and support capital planning with cost, schedules, and risk. Manage contractors and verify commissioning documentation while evaluating system adequacy and driving NFPA-based compliance and risk reduction. Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS to integrate requirements into plant activities and provide site guidance.

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Vistra Energy
Vistra Energy
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Fire Protection, Principal to Consulting Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead engineering design review and technical evaluation for fire protection system installations and upgrades across the power generation fleet. Own scope development, specifications, and bid packages, and support capital planning with cost, schedules, and risk. Manage contractors and verify commissioning documentation while evaluating system adequacy and driving NFPA-based compliance and risk reduction. Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS to integrate requirements into plant activities and provide site guidance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Consulting & Advisory
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead design review and technical evaluation for new fire protection system installations and upgrades.
  • •Ensure compliance with applicable standards and provide guidance on system selection, hydraulic calculations, detection/suppression strategies, and plant integration.
  • •Define project scopes, develop/review specifications and bid packages, and support capital planning with estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
  • •Manage contractors and vendors during installation, testing, and commissioning; review submittals, shop drawings, and test documentation.
  • •Evaluate existing systems for adequacy and compliance, support inspection/testing/maintenance programs, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • •Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Fire Protection preferred.
  • •Minimum 5 years of fire protection engineering experience in industrial, power generation, or similar asset-intensive environments.
  • •Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and commissioning fire protection systems.
  • •Working knowledge of NFPA standards including NFPA 13, 20, 22, 2001, 12, 72, 25, 850, and 750.
Experience:5+ yearsPower generationIndustrialAsset-intensive environments
Education:Bachelor's in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Skills:Project managementOrganizational skillsCommunicationStakeholder influenceProblem-solving
Licenses:Fire Protection P.E.
Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Company Brief

Vistra Energy
Operates a large integrated power generation and retail electricity business, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States. The company focuses on electricity generation, retail energy sales, and related energy services.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10M to 25M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Irving, United States
Founded: 2016
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