Fire Protection Engineer

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

20h•$100,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Oklo is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the development and execution of our fire protection program. This engineer will be instrumental in supporting fire hazard analyses, defining mitigation strategies for sodium-related fire risks, and integrating fire-safety requirements into Oklo’s advanced reactor design. This position will work closely with engineering and construction partners on the design of fire-protection systems and the development of fire-protection program documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire protection engineering design and in implementing fire-protection programs in industrial or high-hazard environments. Nuclear industry experience is a strong plus, as is familiarity with NRC/ DOE fire protection regulations, directives, and industry standards. Candidates should be comfortable working across engineering disciplines to ensure fire-protection requirements are properly integrated into facility operations and system design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
Experience performing post-fire safe shutdown and fire hazards analyses in complex, safety-critical systems and developing or implementing fire protection programs within industrial, energy, or nuclear environments.
Familiarity with sodium fire hazards and mitigation strategies.
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: NFPA, applicable ASME, and nuclear-specific fire safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear industry experience
Familiarity with NRC/ DOE fire protection regulations, directives, and industry standards

Responsibilities

Define, build, and maintain a fire protection program, from technical basis documentation to inspection strategies and program implementation.
Provide technical leadership for post-fire safe shutdown analysis and fire hazards analysis (FHA), coordinating internal resources and external consultants as needed to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
Integrate understanding of sodium fire hazards into design basis events and mitigation strategies. Influence system architecture, material choices, and suppression methods with sodium specific fire behavior in mind.
Work across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, process, facility, plant operations, and I&C teams) to embed fire protection into physical layout, equipment design, operations planning, and accident scenarios ensuring practical, efficient, and regulatory sound solutions.
Interpret and apply NFPA, DOE, NRC, and industry standards to meet fire safety and licensing requirements for non-light-water reactor systems.
Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, presentations, and reviews to internal design teams, senior leadership, and external/regulatory audiences.