Fire Protection Engineer — Safety & Fire Prevention Lead

Amentum; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to integrate safety requirements into complex project planning, perform risk assessments, lead meetings, and track performance to strengthen fire protection procedures at the WTP project site near Richland, WA.

The role focuses on implementing the Fire Protection Program, developing and maintaining FP documents, and ensuring compliance through inspections, ITM, and audits, with emphasis on reducing fire and life-safety risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of fire protection experience.
• Certifications as Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, or Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO, CCEA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements the WTP Fire Protection Program (FPP) and represents the FPM in assigned facilities through implementation coordination, facility inspections, and audits
• Develops, reviews, and implements FPP documents
• Identifies gaps and implements improvements in the FPP
• Recommends, reviews, coordinates, and approves compensatory measures for Fire Protection Systems (FPS) and Life Safety Systems (LSS) impairments in accordance with the Impairments Procedure
• Performs facility FP Audits and Inspections
• Performs FPP Self-Assessments
• Develops and maintains a working understanding of FPP requirements and their associated implementing mechanisms for compliance
• Maintains a functional understanding of the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire detection and alarm systems
• Maintains a functional understanding of FPS & LSS
• Maintains a functional understanding of the Documented Safety Analysis
• Performs FP verifications and compliance oversight of Hot Work Permits and Areas
• Supports cross-training of fire protection staff to improve proficiency of the FPP

Skills

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Safety program development

Written and verbal communication

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to integrate safety requirements into complex project planning, perform risk assessments, lead meetings, and track performance to strengthen fire protection procedures at the WTP project site near Richland, WA.

The role focuses on implementing the Fire Protection Program, developing and maintaining FP documents, and ensuring compliance through inspections, ITM, and audits, with emphasis on reducing fire and life-safety risks.