Principal Fire Protection Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Rock Hill, SC

1d • $103,200 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves planning, executing, coordinating, and reviewing complex fire protection design, assessment, analysis, field-support, and program support work. The specialist will deliver complex assigned scopes, exercise technical judgment, lead small groups or defined technical work packages, review the work of less-experienced personnel, and resolve most technical issues within their areas of responsibility. The position reports to the Director, Fire Protection and is located at either the Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry, PA facility. It offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience in fire protection, engineering technology, design or consulting services
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Limited License, C.E.T., NICET, CFPS, or other relevant professional registration, certification, or designation
• Review the work of others, lead defined scopes or small groups, and exercise mature technical judgement within the fire protection practice area

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute complex fire protection technical assignments within one or more primary areas of depth, including detection/alarm/emergency signaling, suppression/special hazards, firewater, codes/standards/regulations, fire hazard assessment, fire safe shutdown, fire protection assessment, and fire protection program support.
• Lead small groups, defined scopes, or multi-deliverable technical work packages within larger projects, proposals, studies, modification packages, assessments, program activities, field-support efforts, or client-support assignments.
• Develop, coordinate, and review technical deliverables such as calculations, design inputs, layouts, specifications, design-basis documents, system narratives, cause-and-effect documentation, field-review records, technical evaluations, assessments, reports, work plans, and technical correspondence.
• Resolve routine and complex technical issues within assigned scopes and identify matters requiring escalation to a Lead Fire Protection Specialist, licensed professional, discipline manager, client authority, AHJ, regulatory-support function, or other designated authority.
• Lead assigned technical interfaces with clients, vendors, internal stakeholders, field personnel, and other disciplines, including presenting technical issues, explaining assumptions, documenting decisions, and supporting resolution of comments.
• Maintain technical currency through project work, industry standards, technical literature, operating experience, professional development, and engagement with internal and external technical communities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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