Multi-Level Fire Protection Engineer

Idaho Cleanup Project; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 78,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Cleanup Project in Idaho Falls seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the Fire Protection Program at INTEC. The role requires a BS in an engineering field and several years of engineering experience with fire protection systems, oversight of technical staff, and ensuring compliance with DOE and ICP standards.

The incumbent will provide professional leadership, review drawings and plans, and coordinate with safety engineers to address complex fire protection challenges on the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering field and at least 4 years of engineering practice.
• Minimum qualifications for Fire Protection Technician or Fire Protection Engineer as outlined in ICP standards.

Skills

Fire protection

Inspection experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2605115

• Requisition: 2633
• Position Title: Multi-Level Fire Protection Engineer
• Work Location: Site INTEC
• Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10s
• Salary Grade: 15 Salary Range- Min $77,635 Mid $99,195 Max $120,755
• Salary Grade: 18 Salary Range Min $111,520 Mid $142,945 Max $174,365

**Position Purpose:**

Qualify as a fire protection technician and serve in that capacity until

required qualifications are met for Fire Protection Engineer. As a Fire

Protection Technician, conduct fire protection inspections, develop hot

work permits, issue fire impairments, and work under the direction of a

fire protection engineer. A Fire Protection Engineer's (FPE) purpose is

to ensure comprehensive implementation and maintenance of the Fire

Protection Program in accordance with PRD-199, Idaho Cleanup Project

Fire Protection Program. The FPE ensures compliance with applicable fire

protection requirements and establishes a level of fire protection

sufficient to achieve the programmatic goals identified in DOE Order

420.1C, Facility Safety. The FPE provides Fire Protection Program

professional expertise and direction to all of WM-INTEC. Ensures all

aspects of the IEC Fire Protection Program are implemented and

maintained in compliance with the requirements of ICP Manual 14A. Apply

fire protection expertise to the highly complex issues associated with

WM-INTEC. Provide consultation and professional leadership to the

project management team and the safety and health professionals on all

WM-INTEC fire protection issues. Responsible for providing professional

leadership and oversight for the day-to-day fire protection program.

Identifies, interprets, and assists management in the implementation of

fire protection functional requirements. This includes, but is not

limited to, participating in the initial task and/or project development

activities (as appropriate), as well as review of drawings, plans, and

physical walk-downs of facilities. Maintaining fire protection documents

for all WM-INTEC facilities via FHA/HAD/or AFA. Interface with nuclear

safety engineers to assist with SAR/DSA accident scenarios. The FPE will

evaluate the effectiveness of functional requirements and their

implementation at the specific facilities. The FPE provides feedback to

management and facility managers to ensure implementation of the

requirements meets the expectations of pertinent regulations and

contractual obligations. The FPE will apply and directly contribute to

the development of new concepts and techniques, as well as develop

solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of

ingenuity and innovation. The FPE will provide leadership and work

direction to co-workers, and their actions would contribute to achieving

significant organizational business objectives. The FPE may train junior

level personnel including Fire Protection Technicians in technical

complexities of assigned work. The FPE supports Company goals for

operational excellence, Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), and

Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).

**Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):**

Fire Protection Technician: Meet the qualification for fire protection

technician (QCFPTS01 ICP Fire Protection Technician) and work under the

mentorship of a Fire Protection Engineer.

Fire Protection Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering

field and a minimum of 4 years of engineering practice with at least one

year in responsible charge of fire protection engineering work. Meet the

qualifications for fire protection Engineer as outlined in ICP STD-1105,

Fire Protection Qualification

Salary Grade 15: Bachelors Degree plus 2 years directly relevant

Experience

Salary Grade 18: Bachelors Degree plus 12 years irectly relevant

Experience

The U.S. Department of Energys' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a

federal facility that performs work involving national security. As

such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, [REAL ID](https://www.tsa.gov/real-id)-compliant driver's licenses or other

state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or

equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities

(such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening,

and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID

complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor

vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID

card:

A temporary drivers license is not an acceptable form of identification.

State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)

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