Nuclear Fire Protection Engineering Lead

ENERCON; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Senior Engineering Manager for the Nuclear Services Chiefs Group to lead Post-Fire Safe Shutdown/Fire Protection initiatives across projects.

You will guide technical direction, ensure NRC/NFPA compliance, and drive safe shutdown capabilities at client facilities. You will manage a matrixed team, oversee engineering evaluations, corrective actions, and long-term strategic programs while fostering client relationships and pursuing growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (fire protection or mechanical preferred); advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including project leadership.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Execution: Lead the execution of engineering projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. Define and manage project scope, deliverables, and execution strategy in coordination with Project/Program Managers. Direct multidisciplinary teams of matrixed engineering resources assigned to projects. Ensure integration and coordination across all engineering disciplines
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and oversight across assigned projects. Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear and conventional codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Serve as the responsible engineering authority for project technical decisions related to Post-Fire Safe Shutdown/Fire Protection. Drive resolution of complex technical challenges
• Client Engagement & Business Development: Act as a primary client interface for engineering execution and technical matters. Build and maintain strong client relationships and trust. Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical positioning. Identify opportunities for repeat business and growth
• Matrix Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate project-assigned engineering teams within a matrixed structure. Collaborate with Design Organization leadership on staffing, resource planning, and technical capability alignment. Provide project-specific direction, feedback, and performance input on assigned personnel. Foster a collaborative, high-performing project team environment
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Ensure adherence to ENERCON's quality assurance and engineering processes. Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects. Drive consistency in engineering execution and deliverables

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Engineering judgment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (fire protection or mechanical preferred); advanced degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Job description

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Senior Engineering Manager for the Nuclear Services Chiefs Group to lead Post-Fire Safe Shutdown/Fire Protection initiatives across projects.

You will guide technical direction, ensure NRC/NFPA compliance, and drive safe shutdown capabilities at client facilities. You will manage a matrixed team, oversee engineering evaluations, corrective actions, and long-term strategic programs while fostering client relationships and pursuing growth