Fire Protection Field Engineer - 4x10 Schedule & Site Impact

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) 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