Nuclear Fire Protection Engineer - Plant Farley

Alabama Power EnergyPlus; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear's Plant Farley Engineering organization seeks a high‑performing Fire Protection Engineer to become a subject matter expert in nuclear plant fire protection design at Plant Farley in Columbia, Alabama.

Responsibilities include ensuring code compliance, preparing for NRC/INPO inspections, monitoring fire protection systems, reviewing designs, and developing PM tasks, training personnel, and supporting emergency drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or engineering degree preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license with four or more years of Fire Protection Engineering experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Nuclear power plant experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide code and program expertise; ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare for NRC and INPO inspections and assessments.
• Monitor testing and performance of fire protection detection and suppression systems.
• Review design and field changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
• Develop and improve Preventive Maintenance tasks based on corrective actions and operating experience.
• Provide technical support for surveillance testing, pre-plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.
• Ensure training and reference materials are provided to personnel; participate in fire drills and emergency response exercises.
• Review, evaluate and respond to industry Operating Experience.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Fire protection engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license with four+ years of Fire Protection Engineering experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Southern Nuclear's Plant Farley Engineering organization seeks a high‑performing Fire Protection Engineer to become a subject matter expert in nuclear plant fire protection design at Plant Farley in Columbia, Alabama.

Responsibilities include ensuring code compliance, preparing for NRC/INPO inspections, monitoring fire protection systems, reviewing designs, and developing PM tasks, training personnel, and supporting emergency drills.