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Remote Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Amrize

Project Cost Engineer

Nashville, TN · Remote

Remote Worker - Georgia, Building Envelope - Corp Nashville, TN, Remote Worker - Alabama, Remote ... Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. * Employees that are ...

Motorola

Senior DevOps Engineer (US REMOTE)

Brentwood, TN · Remote

$140K - $170K/yr

We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster ... s Full-Stack Engineer with expertise in IaC (Terraform), Helm, MySQL, Kubernetes, and CI/CD ...

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What is a remote fire protection engineer?

A Remote Fire Protection Engineer designs, evaluates, and implements fire protection systems while working remotely. Their responsibilities include code compliance reviews, fire risk assessments, and system design for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. They collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers using digital tools and virtual communication. This role requires knowledge of fire codes (NFPA, IBC) and strong technical skills. Remote work flexibility allows engineers to support projects across different locations without being on-site.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote fire protection engineer?

As a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, your daily tasks may include designing fire protection systems, reviewing technical drawings, preparing code compliance reports, and consulting with architects, contractors, or clients via video calls or messaging platforms. You may also perform hydraulic calculations, conduct plan reviews, and provide technical support throughout project phases. Remote teams often collaborate using project management tools, cloud-based file sharing, and regular virtual meetings to ensure cohesive project progress. Effective communication and self-organization are key to maintaining efficiency and quality in a distributed work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote fire protection engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, you need a degree in fire protection engineering or a related discipline, a solid understanding of fire codes and standards, and experience with system design and analysis. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, hydraulic calculation software, and relevant certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or NICET are highly valued. Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are crucial in a remote setting. These skills ensure effective design, code compliance, and seamless collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams from a distance.

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Owner's Engineer

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Chattanooga, TN • On-site, Remote

$75K - $100K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and calculations provided by outside contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.

  • Check and review work of junior personnel for accuracy and adherence to standards.

  • Advocate for the project owner during design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and construction/commissioning phases.

Job description

PDS5 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.

Mesa seeks an experienced  Owner's Engineer to act as a trusted technical representative and advocate for project owners throughout the lifecycle of electrical substation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-level technical oversight, ensuring outside engineering contractors deliver designs that meet strict utility standards, and safeguarding the owner’s best interests. You’ll also be responsible for checking and oversite of deliverables associated with substation Physical & P&C design projects. This is a part-time, long-term position.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and calculations provided by outside engineering contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and utility best practices.
  • Check/review junior personnel's work for accuracy/adherence to client and national standards
  • Perform/review project scoping activities
  • Prepare engineering labor cost estimates
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Advocate for the project owner during design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and construction/commissioning phases.
  • Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection schemes.
  • Interface clearly and effectively with owners, EPC contractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain project schedules and quality control.
  • Be self-sufficient and proactive with a proven ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote setting.

      Education/Licensure:

      • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from and ABET accredited university is preferred
      • Professional Engineer license is a plus but not required

      Experience:

      • 15+ years of progressive experience in high-voltage (HV) electric substation engineering is required
      • Experience working directly for a utility is a plus but not required
      • Familiarity with relay coordination, control schemes, single/three-line diagrams, and schematics, etc.
      • Familiarity with yard layouts, rigid/strain bus design, grounding, and lightning protection, etc.

      Work Schedule:

      • Mesa provides a very flexible schedule to all of our associates. This part time position will offer even greater flexibility.
      • We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week.
      • Being willing to work additional hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be requested but is not expected to occur more than a few weeks per year.

      Location:

      • This position will report to our Knoxville, Tn office.
      • Reporting to the Knoxville office in a Hybrid schedule is preferred but not required.
      • Highly qualified candidates will be considered for fully remote work, but in the Southeast Region due to customer locality.
      • For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on experience and performance.

      Benefits: 

      • Mesa provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Paid Holidays, fitness benefits, etc.

      Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.