Fire Safety Engineer for Nuclear Facility Projects

Orano Enrichment USA LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to support fire protection and suppression engineering for Project IKE in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. You will apply advanced fire protection engineering principles to high‑hazard environments, design and evaluate fire protection systems, and lead hazard analyses to maintain world‑class safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of NFPA codes, fire modeling tools, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, preferably in industrial, chemical, or nuclear environments.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and performance‑based fire engineering.
• Experience with fire modeling tools (FDS, PyroSim) and hydraulic calculation software.
• Ability to produce clear, technically rigorous reports for internal and regulatory audiences.

Responsibilities

• Fire Hazard Analysis – Perform fire and explosion hazard assessments for nuclear and industrial systems.
• Fire Protection System Design – Engineer suppression, detection, alarm, and smoke control systems compliant with NFPA, DOE, NRC, and Orano internal standards.
• Code and Regulatory Compliance – Interpret and apply NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and nuclear‑industry fire protection requirements; support licensing and regulatory documentation.
• Performance‑Based Fire Modeling – Use FDS, PyroSim, and egress modeling tools to evaluate fire scenarios, smoke movement, and evacuation strategies.
• Facility Inspections and Audits – Conduct inspections of fire pumps, sprinklers, alarms, extinguishing systems, and facility fire barriers; document findings and corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness Support – Contribute to fire response planning, drills, and training for operations and emergency teams.
• Incident Investigation – Participate in root‑cause analyses and develop engineering recommendations following fire‑related events.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with nuclear safety engineers, chemical engineers, operations managers, and external regulators.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

NFPA/IBC/IFC knowledge

Fire modeling (FDS, PyroSim)

Nuclear/industrial safety

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Orano USA is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to support fire protection and suppression engineering for Project IKE in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. You will apply advanced fire protection engineering principles to high‑hazard environments, design and evaluate fire protection systems, and lead hazard analyses to maintain world‑class safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of NFPA codes, fire modeling tools, and the