Experienced Fire Protection Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory Idaho Falls, ID

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 Sell Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced fire protection engineer to support the NSFH facility construction within the SFHP. You will provide fire protection engineering oversight across design, construction, and commissioning, with potential to lead small teams as you gain experience.

Preferred background includes fire suppression and alarm systems experience, NFPA standards, and strong technical writing and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate in a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering support during construction of the NSFH facility.
• Perform design reviews for fire protection systems and conduct system walkdowns.
• Review subcontractor requirements and enforce project standards.
• Oversee contractor activities and provide technical oversight across design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Possibility to lead small teams as experience grows.

Skills

Fire protection

Technical writing

Communication

Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Doctorate in a related field

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;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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

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.

Company Overview

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.

Eligibility and Background

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.

Location: United States; Idaho Falls, ID