Senior Principal Engineer (Fire Protection) at Abbott

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering is required
M.S. degree in Fire Protection Engineering is required if B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
Certifications: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is required
Professional Affiliations: SFPE or NFPA membership is a plus
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design and deployment of fire protection solutions across building facilities and utilities systems
Mastery of applicable codes, including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), NEC (National Electrical Code), IFC (International Fire Code), IBC (International Building Code), and other local, national, and international regulatory requirements
Experience with Fire Prevention/Detection/Suppression, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention
Experience with fire protection systems including gas, water, pre-action, foam, and clean agent
Experience with seismic bracing of fire protection systems
Experience with underground fire mains, lead-ins, piping, and thrust blocks
Experience with flammable liquids and hazardous materials storage, and maximum allowable quantities
Experience with warehouses including flue spacing, high density storage, in-rack sprinklers, and commodity classifications
Experience with Performance-Based Design (PBD) approach
Experience with Life Safety and Egress analysis
Experience with fire alarm, smoke detection, and smoke control systems
Experience with Factory Mutual (FM) requirements, Plan Reviews, and inspection reports/responses

Responsibilities

(Not explicitly listed in the provided job description; primarily focused on qualifications and experience required for the role.)

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Project Management

Engineering Design

Risk Assessment

Building Codes

Global Engineering

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees