Experienced Fire Protection Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Experienced Fire Protection Engineer will join the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as part of the Construction Field Engineering team. The role provides fire protection engineering support during construction of the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility, which is currently under construction.

The engineer will learn the facility’s fire protection systems design and provide contractor oversight through design, construction, system installation, commissioning, and facility turnover. The position involves completing engineering tasks independently and working effectively with teams across diverse experience levels, disciplines, and backgrounds. With experience in the Naval Nuclear Laboratory environment, the engineer may have opportunities to lead small teams. The role offers varied assignments and opportunities to build technical skills and broaden experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience; or current employment as a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants selected must undergo a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fire suppression systems.
• Experience with fire alarm systems.
• Experience working with NFPA standards.
• Background reviewing specifications, drawings, and other project requirements and enforcing requirements.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with diverse organizations and technical disciplines, including remote working.
• Demonstrated ability to drive resolution of technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering support during construction of the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility.
• Support fire protection engineering tasks, design reviews, system walkdowns, and subcontractor requirement compliance reviews.
• Learn the details of the facility fire protection systems design.
• Provide contractor oversight across design, construction, system installation, commissioning, and facility turnover.
• Complete engineering tasks independently and collaborate effectively with teams of diverse experience, disciplines, and backgrounds.
• Potentially lead small teams as experience is gained.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, work/life balance, and employment stability.
• Health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) savings program and Capital Accumulation Plan.
• Personal and medical time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
• Student debt benefit.
• Personal Time Off Sell Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior