Fire Protection Engineer

Central Plateau Cleanup Company; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Casual-dress work environment

4-10's work schedule

Job summary

Central Plateau Cleanup Comp seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to implement and manage the Fire Protection Program at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. You will perform inspections, design reviews, and coordinate with project personnel to ensure fire protection objectives are met.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field with multiple years of relevant experience, plus familiarity with NFPA/IBC standards and DOE orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience (Grade 16).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience (Grade 17).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience (Grade 18).

Responsibilities

• Implement the CPCCo Fire Protection Program (FPP) through inspections, assessments, design and document reviews.
• Develop, review, maintain, and implement fire protection documents such as Fire Hazards Analysis and Facility Fire Protection Assessments.
• Provide fire protection system maintenance oversight and reviews.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Inspection

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
• Position Number: 41390
• Company: Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
• City/State: Richland, WA
• Location: Hanford site
• Posted: 08/04/2026
• Closes: 09/03/2026
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Job Duties / Scope Of Work

WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

• Implement the CPCCo Fire Protection Program (FPP) through inspections, assessments, design and technical document reviews, and effective communication of fire protection controls and objectives to project personnel.
• Develop, review, maintain, and implement fire protection documents such as Fire Hazards Analysis and Facility Fire Protection Assessments.
• Support the CPCCo FPP by performing programmatic assessments, identifying and implementing improvements, and periodic procedure reviews.
• Processes requests for exemptions, variances, deviations, or equivalency evaluations from fire protection standards and requirements.
• Support CPCCo safety culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect workers, property, the public, and the environment.
• Provide fire protection system maintenance oversight and reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Intermediate Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline with 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 4 or more years of relevant experience.
• Career Level Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 6 or more years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA, Federal and state occupational safety and health requirements that impact facility safety and equipment design.
• Meets the qualifications for Professional Member Grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers OR has a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers OR is a Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer.
• Proven strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication and time-management skills.
• Current appointment as Hanford Deputy Fire Marshal, or similar AHJ experience.
• 2 years' experience performing Fire Protection Engineering duties at any DOE Complex, DOE National Laboratory, or commercial nuclear power plant.
• Understanding of and demonstrated previous application of DOE Orders/Standards.
• 1 year of relevant nuclear experience.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates. Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

• Intermediate Level Grade 16: $81,500 - $125,250.
• Intermediate Level Grade 17: $86,200 - $137,650.
• Career Level Grade 18: $94,750 - $151,800.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards. CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers.

• A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
• A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation & Compliance

• Relocation Funding Provided: No
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance Required: No
• Job Classification: Exempt
• Shift Work Required: No

Equal Employment Opportunity

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws and are protected against discrimination.