Fire Protection Engineer: NFPA & DOE Compliance Lead

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Infrastructure Services Directorate in Batavia, IL. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and overseeing Fermilab’s Fire Protection Program to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the public by following NFPA, DOE, and national standards.

Responsibilities include hazard analyses, fire system design reviews, and coordination with project teams for new construction and renovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, or a Master’s/PhD with at least 2 years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes and international fire/building codes.
• Experience in fire system design, maintenance, and inspection including sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fermilab’s Fire Protection Program, ensuring NFPA/DOE/OSHA compliance.
• Conduct fire hazard analyses, inspections, and safety audits.
• Review and approve fire protection plans and submittals; perform hydraulic calculations and shop drawing reviews.
• Perform risk analyses for experiments and support new construction/renovations.
• Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to integrate fire protection requirements.

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

Fire protection design

Regulatory compliance

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

Fire protection systems

Hazard analysis

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to join the Infrastructure Services Directorate in Batavia, IL. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and overseeing Fermilab’s Fire Protection Program to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the public by following NFPA, DOE, and national standards.

Responsibilities include hazard analyses, fire system design reviews, and coordination with project teams for new construction and renovations.