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Temporary Fire Protection Consultant Jobs in Iowa

Senior MEP Engineer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$95K - $126K/yr

Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to ... Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Turner staff, and owner ...

Senior MEP Engineer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$95K - $126K/yr

Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to ... Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Turner staff, and owner ...

Senior MEP Engineer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$102K - $135K/yr

Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to ... Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Turner staff, and owner ...

Fire Service Technical Assistant

Johnston, IA · On-site

$43K - $64K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state ... consultation to Iowa's fire service and other emergency responders. The successful candidate will ...

Fire Service Technical Assistant

Des Moines, IA

$43K - $64K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state ... consultation to Iowa's fire service and other emergency responders. The successful candidate will ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Fire Protection Consultant vs Fire Protection Engineer?

AspectTemporary Fire Protection ConsultantFire Protection Engineer
CredentialsFire safety certifications, industry experienceEngineering degree, fire protection certifications
Work EnvironmentConsulting projects, site assessments, temporary rolesDesign, analysis, and implementation of fire protection systems
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, construction projects, temporary assignmentsEngineering firms, manufacturing, building design
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding temporary fire safety roles, consulting servicesDesigning and engineering fire protection systems

Temporary Fire Protection Consultants focus on providing short-term fire safety advice, inspections, and compliance support for specific projects. Fire Protection Engineers are involved in designing, analyzing, and implementing comprehensive fire protection systems. While both roles require fire safety knowledge, the consultant role is more project-based and temporary, whereas engineers have a more technical and design-oriented focus.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Fire Protection Consultant job openings in Iowa as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, 64% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Sprinkler Designer - Continental Fire Protection

Kiewit Corporation

Davenport, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 178642 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Building 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are adding Sprinkler Designers to our team to support project growth in our Fire Suppression market.  We are looking for Designers with 2 or more years of experience in design, have experience or interest in Fire Suppression systems, that want to grow their career, work on a variety of projects.    

Continental has been in business for over 50 years and has the expertise, and resources to handle every aspect of fire sprinkler protection for any size project!  We support Fire Suppression Systems design/installation and services for Energy, Educational, Healthcare, Retail, Sports Facilities/Entertainment, High Rise offices, manufacturing, casinos and residential customers.  Our collaborative team of designers and PM's support work in various regions throughout the Central United Sates and support Fire suppression design, installation, 3D design, Design/Build, alarm/detection, service and inspection.  Our designers perform design, 3D models, work with fluid mechanics to prepare fire protection installation drawings and hydraulic calculations, visit project sites for walkdowns and troubleshoot installation conflicts in the field.   

District Overview

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a turnkey fire protection contractor that has been operating since 1971. We offer comprehensive fire protection services across the United States including consultation, design, installation, maintenance, testing and inspections. With our talented team of people and extensive resources, we can successfully handle all aspects of fire protection.

Location

This position could be based out of any of our Iowa Offices - Davenport, Cedar Rapids or Des Moines. 

This is a full time opportunity in office, relocation assistance available for qualified applicants! 

Responsibilities
  • Design fire suppression systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems
  • Perform detailed shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), field engineering functions (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
  • Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
  • Coordinate fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
  • Prepare project material stock lists to be used for material procurement
  • Assist with Field engineering troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite
  • Prepare "as-built" drawings for in-house archive and client files.
  • General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor
Qualifications
  • Associates degree in design, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related fields
  • If no Associates degree, must have 6+ years of experience in mechanical design for construction.
  • Priror experience with Fire Suppression systems is highly desired, if none other mechanical piping system experience is prefered.
  • Design Experience using any of the following:  BIM, REVIT, AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, SprinkCAD, Microstation. 
  • Experience in design for construction preferred, or interest in supporting design for construction.
  • High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player, but able to work independently;  Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative 
  • Passion for safety, and quality.  Interest in learning new technologies and growing design skills
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884