Fire Protection Engineer - NFPA & DOE Compliance Leader

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop and oversee Fermilab's Fire Protection Program across facilities, ensuring compliance with NFPA, DOE, and related codes and standards.

You will review protection system plans, perform hazard analyses, support new construction and renovations, and coordinate with project teams to integrate fire protection requirements into engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required with minimum 4 years of engineering experience, or Master's/PhD with 2+ years.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes (NFPA 13, 25, 30, 72, 101) and related codes.
• Experience in fire system design, maintenance, and inspection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fermilab's Fire Protection Program, ensuring compliance with NFPA, DOE and OSHA standards.
• Review fire protection system plans and perform technical reviews of drawings and calculations.
• Conduct fire hazard analyses and safety audits across facilities and experiments.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate fire protection requirements into designs and renovations.
• Manage hot work and assess readiness for high-risk activities.

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

Fire protection design

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's or PhD in engineering

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to develop and oversee Fermilab's Fire Protection Program across facilities, ensuring compliance with NFPA, DOE, and related codes and standards.

You will review protection system plans, perform hazard analyses, support new construction and renovations, and coordinate with project teams to integrate fire protection requirements into engineering solutions.