Experienced Fire Protection Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Capital Accum

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance for Eligible

Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced fire protection engineer to support the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project during construction. You will assist with design reviews, system walkdowns, and contractor oversight across design, construction, commissioning and turnover phases.

The role emphasizes independent task execution, strong writing skills, and the potential to lead small teams within a diverse engineering community while contributing to safety and reliability of

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or Masters with 4+ years; or Doctorate with 1+ year.
• Alternatively, current Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or RPCO Engineer at NNL may qualify.
• Experience with fire protection systems and NFPA standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering support during NSFH facility construction.
• Perform design reviews, system walkdowns and subcontractor requirement reviews.
• Learn facility fire protection details and oversee contractors through design to turnover.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Design reviews

Contractor oversight

NFPA standards

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree in engineering/science

Doctorate in engineering/science

Current Senior Reactor Training/Refueling/ RPCO Engineer

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

I am seeking an experienced fire protection engineer to join the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. As an engineer on the Construction Field Engineering team, you will be asked to provide fire protection engineering support during the construction of the Naval Spent Fuel Handling (NSFH) Facility which is currently under construction. Day-to-day tasks will include support of fire protection engineering tasks, design reviews, system walkdowns and subcontractor requirement compliance reviews. You are expected to learn the details of the facility fire protection systems design and provide contractor oversight through multiple phases of construction from design, construction, system installation, commissioning and facility turnover.

You will be expected to complete engineering tasks on your own and work effectively with teams of diverse experience, disciplines and backgrounds. As you gain experience working in the Naval Nuclear Laboratory environment, you may get the opportunity to lead small teams. The diversity in potential work assignments, along with the collective expertise of the community at NNL provides engineers the opportunity to continue gaining technical skills and broadening their experience throughout their careers while tackling exciting and challenging assignments. As a national asset, NNL provides employees with competitive pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

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

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & 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
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.