Fire Protection Field Engineer

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is seeking a Fire Protection Field Engineer to contribute to the design and oversight of fire protection systems at the Richland, WA site. The role requires strong experience in life safety, building code compliance, and hazard analysis, with direct engagement in projects and oversight of providers.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Fire Protection or related field (or NICET III/IV) and have extensive experience; Grade level determines scope and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science or related field or NICET Level III/IV certification.
• Six (6) years of directly related experience (Grade 18).
• Eight (8) years of directly related experience (Grade 19) and increased scope.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, design approvals, and development of fire protection systems and equipment.
• Create, review, and approve Fire Hazards Analysis and fire protection assessments.
• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupancy determination, occupant load calculations and egress analysis.
• Perform oversight of the service provider and craft performing work on H2C fire protection systems.
• Provide oversight to various projects and be the interpretive authority for H2C.
• Review drawings to ensure proper system configuration for active and passive fire protection systems.
• Interface with the Hanford Fire Marshal and function as Deputy Fire Marshal (if qualified).
• Work with nuclear safety staff to maintain the fire hazards analysis and documented safety analysis.

Skills

Life safety analysis

Fire protection design

Regulatory compliance

Education

BA/BS in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science or related field

NICET Level III or NICET Level IV certification

Job description

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

The Specific duties and responsibilities of the Fire Protection Field Engineer include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Participate in the design, design approvals, and development of fire protection systems and equipment.
• Create, review, and approve Fire Hazards Analysis and fire protection assessments.
• Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupancy determination, occupant load calculations and egress analysis.
• Perform oversight of the service provider and craft performing work on H2C fire protection systems.
• Provide oversight to various projects and be the interpretive authority for H2C
• Review drawings to ensure proper system configuration for both active and passive fire systems.
• Interface with the Hanford Fire Marshal and, if qualified as a Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM), function on the behalf of the HFM in performing DFM responsibilities as authorized.
• Work closely with nuclear safety staff to maintain the fire hazards analysis for the projects and to support maintenance of the documented safety analysis.
• Maintain current knowledge of the codes, principles, practices, and techniques in the field of fire protection engineering to ensure compliance.
• Implement programs and procedures to ensure work and facility safety is in accordance with all applicable requirements.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

• BA/BS in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science or related technical field OR current NICET Level III or NICET Level IV certification
• Six (6) years of directly related experience OR an equivalent combination of education.

Grade 19:

• BA/BS in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science or related technical field OR current NICET Level III or NICET Level IV certification
• Eight (8) years of directly related experience OR an equivalent combination of education.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License in Fire Protection
• Experience at DOE/DOD site
• Level III Certification by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies in alarms or suppression.

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013

Hiring Range Maximum: $151,038

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

- A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

- Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.