Fire Protection Engineer - Career

Central Plateau Cleanup Company

Richland (WA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 202,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Casual-dress work environment

Long weekends with 4-10's schedule

Job summary

Central Plateau Cleanup Comp, based in Richland, WA, seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead CPCCo's Fire Protection Program at the Hanford site. You will perform inspections, analyses, and documentation to reduce risks to workers and the environment, under minimal supervision.

The role involves advancing fire protection design, controls, and compliance with DOE orders and safeguards safety culture across projects. Regular, full-time with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience (Grade 19).
Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience (Grade 20).
Bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience (Grade 21).

Responsibilities

Implement the CPCCo Fire Protection Program through inspections, assessments, design and document reviews.
Develop and maintain fire protection documents such as Fire Hazards Analysis and Facility Fire Protection Assessments.
Lead programmatic assessments and drive improvements within the Fire Protection Program.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Safety culture awareness

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Title

Fire Protection Engineer - Career

Position Number

41629

Company

Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State

Richland, WA

Location

Hanford site

Posted

10/29/2026

Closes

11/28/2026

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!

A Qualified Fire Protection Engineer under minimal supervision may perform, but is not limited to, the following:

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.
Runs 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

Career Level Grade 19: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with 8 or more years of relevant experience.

Career Level Grade 20: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Career Level Grade 21: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with 12 or more years of relevant experience.

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or 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's 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):

Career Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650.
Career Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450.
Career Level Grade 21: $126,200 - $202,000.

*** To attract top talent for this critical position, we may offer a recruitment incentive to newly hired Fire Protection Engineers. The incentive amount is based on the job level and subject to the terms of a signed service agreement.***

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 few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

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.

Location & Relocation Funding

Relocation Funding Provided: No

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Required: No

Job Classification: Exempt

Shift Work Required: No

Equal Employment Opportunity & Policy

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

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