Nuclear Fire Protection Engineer — Plant Hatch

AbilityLinks; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear’s Plant Vogtle Fire Protection group seeks a Fire Protection Engineer for Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. The role focuses on programmatic and technical aspects of nuclear fire protection design, supporting NRC/INPO inspections and system performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Fire Protection Engineering or a PE with 4+ years of Fire Protection experience; nuclear plant familiarity and SFPE/NEI/EPRI involvement are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering degree from an accredited college or university highly preferred.
• Or Professional Engineer license in combination with 4 or more years of Fire Protection Engineering experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree in Fire Protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide code and program expertise. Ensure program compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare for NRC/INPO pre-operational inspections.
• Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection detection and suppression systems.
• Review design/field changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
• Develop and improve Preventive Maintenance tasks based on corrective actions and monitoring, Operating Experience, and PM feedback.
• Develop and/or provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.

Skills

Fire protection

Nuclear plant

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Fire Protection Engineering

PE license with 4+ years experience

Job description

Southern Nuclear’s Plant Vogtle Fire Protection group seeks a Fire Protection Engineer for Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. The role focuses on programmatic and technical aspects of nuclear fire protection design, supporting NRC/INPO inspections and system performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Fire Protection Engineering or a PE with 4+ years of Fire Protection experience; nuclear plant familiarity and SFPE/NEI/EPRI involvement are highly valued.