Onsite)

Amentum•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$120,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to work with designers and engineers to complete technical portions of projects within established scopes, budgets and schedules. The work will be performed from a USA location supporting our Oak Ridge, TN Nuclear Center of excellence and other sites as needed with some business travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy and many commercial nuclear companies; we deliver safe and innovative design solutions for first-of-a-kind complex nuclear projects. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction. Together, let's shape tomorrow and tackle the world's most complex nuclear challenges.

Requirements

BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university program.
Registered engineer in fire protection; or in related discipline (e.g., mechanical, or electrical) and willing to become registered in fire protection by exam.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in major aspects of industrial fire protection and life safety, and major codes and standards, including: NFPA suppression system standards (water, foam, foam-water, gaseous), NFPA alarm system standards (including air aspiration), DOE and DOD, API, ICC, FM Global Data Sheets
Experience with special hazards, including: Electric generating plants (hydroelectric, fossil fuels), Facilities handling nuclear materials, Battery energy storage systems, Flammable and combustible liquids, LNG and LPG, Explosions and deflagrations
Experience with existing facility evaluations
Experience with fire hazard and risk evaluations / analyses
Experience with fire modeling
Experience with life safety (NFPA, IBC/IFC, OSHA)
Experience with performance based design
Experience with hydraulic analysis
Familiarity with various CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD (and HydraCalc)
Familiarity with hydraulic analysis software (e.g., HASS, HydraCALC)
Must be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and in a manner readily understood by stakeholders outside the fire protection profession
Must be able to write clearly and succinctly
Must be able to engage stakeholders (client, authority, management) in discussions related to fire and life safety issues and clearly communicate
Must be familiar with Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS)
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary.
Must be alert to equipment in the field
Occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery
Occasional need to walk on uneven ground
Exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Standard office PC, with software will be provided
Attendance: ability to work in the office is required when needed
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to self or others.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with various CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD (and HydraCalc)
Familiar with hydraulic analysis software (e.g., HASS, HydraCALC)

Responsibilities

Develop engineering deliverables, scope of work, budget (engineering hours) and schedule
Work with designers and engineers to complete technical portions of projects within established scopes, budgets and schedules.