Fire Protection Engineer - Early Career - New Grad

Central Plateau Cleanup Company; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

4-10 work schedule

Job summary

Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) seeks a Fire Protection Engineer at an early career level to help implement fire protection programs at the Richland/Hanford site. The role includes inspections, document reviews, and program management to reduce hazards and protect people and the environment.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, either a recent graduate or with 1–2 years of experience, and familiarity with IBC/NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IBC, NFPA and safety regulations
• Professional membership or registration as Fire Protection Engineer
• Strong technical, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Current position related to Hanford or AHJ experience
• DOE/industrial nuclear experience recommended

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing CPCCo Fire Protection Program
• Develop and review fire protection documents
• Run CPCCo FPP programmatic assessments and improvements
• Process exemption and deviation requests
• Support safety culture and protection of workers and environment

Skills

IBC/NFPA familiarity

Professional member grade (SFPE)

Strong technical skills

Hanford AHJ experience

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Completion by Dec 2026

Job description

Title: Fire Protection Engineer - Early Career - New Grad

Position Number: 41632

Company: Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State: Richland, WA

Location: Hanford site

Posted: 10/29/2026

Closes: 11/12/2026

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 direct supervision may perform, but is not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the 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.


• Assist in developing, reviewing, maintaining, and implementing 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.


• Assist in 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.


• Assist in providing fire protection system maintenance oversight and reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Early Career Level Grade 14: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or engineering discipline or successful completion of degree by December 31, 2026.


• Early Career Level Grade 15: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or engineering discipline with 1 or more years of relevant experience.


• Intermediated Level Grade 16: Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or engineering discipline with 2 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'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):

• Early Career Level Grade 14: $92,200 - $103,750.


• Early Career Level Grade 15: $92,200 - $114,100.


• Intermediate Level Grade 16: $92,200 - $125,250.

***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.

Relocation Funding Provided: No

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Clearance Required: No

Job Classification: Exempt

Shift Work Required: No

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.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

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