Fire Protection Engineer

CACI International Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to provide technical support for US Navy and MSC programs. The role involves designing and validating systems for naval vessels, ensuring functionality and mission readiness. Candidates should have experience in naval engineering and be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness Benefits

Financial Support

Retirement Benefits

Continuing Education

Time Off Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in US Naval Ship Engineering.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance for MSC or Navy vessel auxiliary systems.
• Develop specifications and installation packages for firefighting systems.

Skills

US Naval Ship Engineering

Team Collaboration

Firefighting Systems

Education

BS Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Profile:

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering T1
JR Type: Funded
Job Category: Engineering
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US, Outside Continental US
Program/Opportunity Name: Program | MSC
Referral Bonus Plan: $1,000* * *
Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Fire Protection Engineer providing technical support to multiple US Navy/ MSC programs. You will design and validate designs for existing and to be built systems on various naval and marine vessels including aircraft carriers, combatants, amphibious, auxiliary, and specialized mission ships from ship concept, design, construction, life cycle, and fleet support. This will include firefighting, fire detection, auxiliary, compressed air, hydraulics, and cooling systems that are necessary to maintain a ships functionality and mission. You will provide technical support on various engineering projects alone and as part of an engineering team primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).

Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert guidance throughout all design stages, from preliminary to post-production, for MSC or Navy vessel auxiliary systems.
2. Develop purchase specifications and detailed installation packages for auxiliary/firefighting systems.
3. Design marine auxiliary and piping systems, reviewing and analyzing preliminary and functional design documentation.
4. Contribute to specifications writing, design calculations, outfitting design, and marine drawing, adhering to drawing standards and best marine design practices.
5. Update Selected Record Drawings (SRDs), conduct ship checks, and prepare technical work documents.
6. Write test procedures, compile and evaluate design and test data, and prepare technical specifications.
7. Research, plan, design, develop, modify, and evaluate Firefighting systems.
8. Develop and oversee deliverables, conduct quality assurance reviews, and perform risk assessments.
9. Apply in-depth knowledge of commercial standards, including ABS, NAVSEA OP-4, SOLAS, SNAME, CFR, ASTM, NVIC and NFPA.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 3-6 years’ experience in US Naval Ship Engineering Capacity.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team environment.
• Experience with US Navy and/or US commercial ship design standards.
• Experience with Military Sealift Command (MSC) marine engineering practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• BS Mechanical or Marine Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• In lieu of degree, training and deployment from the US Navy/USCG or equivalent experience.
• AutoCAD experience: Ability to draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, systems, assemblies, and products.

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
• Experience leading NAVSEA or MSC engineering team projects.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range is $55,500 - $111,100, influenced by factors such as location, experience, skills, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$55,500 - $111,100

At CACI, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.