Fire Protection Engineer III

Akima; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Piketon, OH is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer III to support a site-wide fire protection program and related systems. The role involves evaluating hazards, designing prevention and suppression measures, and ensuring safety across facilities.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering with early-career experience in fire protection and a willingness to obtain the DOE L clearance, with opportunities to lead as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering and up to 3 years' experience in fire protection work or equivalent education/experience such as work with piping/mechanical systems, building construction, or control/alarm systems.
• Typical experience ranges from 0 to 3 years.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE 'L' clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes buildings, transportation systems, and materials for potential fire hazards and design fire prevention and suppression systems.
• Research causes of fires and design or recommend materials or equipment to safeguard life and property against fire, explosions, and related hazards.
• May act as a lead and perform work under minimal supervision.

Skills

Fire protection design

Systems analysis

Leadership potential

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

AFO is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer III to work in Piketon, OH. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

Responsible for various elements of support and provides fire protection engineering support as needed to implement the site wide fire protection program. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one of or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Analyzes buildings, transportation systems, and materials for potential fire hazards and design fire prevention and suppression systems.
• Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazard. Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• May act as a lead.
• Typically requires BA and 5-7 years.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering and up to 3 years' experience in fire protection work or equivalent education/experience such as work with piping/mechanical systems, building construction, or control/alarm systems.
• Typical experience ranges from 0 to 3 years.
• Must be able to obtain a DOE 'L' clearance.

Contingent upon position availability.

Job ID

2026-25823

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$125,000/year

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job ID:25823-en-us