Fire Protection Engineer - Early Career - New Grad

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Casual dress

4-10 work schedule

Job summary

CPCCo, located in Richland, Washington, is seeking Fire Protection Engineers to help manage the CPCCo Fire Protection Program and advance safety across the Hanford site. You will assess hazards, review analyses, and support implementation of protective measures while collaborating with a skilled team.

The role involves applying DOE orders/standards, working at Grade 14–16, and delivering reliable fire protection solutions in a high-hazard environment; a BS in a relevant engineering discipline

Qualifications

• Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA and safety standards.
• Eligible for Professional Member Grade in SFPE or equivalent.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Current or prior AHJ/fire marshal experience preferred.
• Nuclear or DOE complex experience a plus.
• Knowledge of DOE Orders/Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the CPCCo Fire Protection Program via inspections and reviews.
• Develop and maintain fire protection documents and assessments.
• Lead programmatic assessments and drive improvements.
• Process exemptions and variances from fire protection standards.
• Support safety culture and oversee fire protection system maintenance.

Skills

Fire protection

Engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Time management

Safety culture

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

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!

• 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.

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):

• 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.

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.

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