Fire Protection Engineer

Job Position:-FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Job Location: Aiken South Carolina

DUTIES:

Provide Fire Protection technical support for the facility’s Fire Protection Program and operating facilities on site. Work at the direction of a Technical Lead Engineer and/or Fire Protection Engineering Manager. The duties will include:

• Work as a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with demonstrated FPE subject matter expertise with industrial and nuclear Fire Protection suppression, alarms, and detection requirements.
• Provide technical direction and guidance in the development and implementation of the Fire Protection Program. As assigned, prepare building fire hazards analysis (FHA) for specific buildings and /or projects.
• Develop and effectively utilize sound engineering principles and capabilities in the conduct of appropriate fire modeling, fire water, and fire flow calculations.
• Evaluate and develop cost-effective, safe, alternative solutions and approaches in problem solving field issues in order to maintain compliance with codes and requirements consistent with safe practices and operations.
• Develop and implement effective Fire Protection designs for compliance with fire codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical support/guidance to facility management and staff on all Fire Protection related issues including but not limited to installation, inspection, maintenance, and operations of Fire Protection systems and components.
• Conduct facility evaluations/assessments for compliance with procedures and Fire Protection codes and standards, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and provide the necessary technical

support to resolve issues. Evaluate alternate means and methods for achieving code compliance.

• Assist in the identification of consistent fire system inspection and testing program that satisfies the intent of the National Fire Codes, S/RID, and DOE requirements.
• Develop and maintain a working know ledge and understanding of Client 2Q " Fire Protection Program Manual".

Education

• Graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum.
• A Bachelor of Science graduate of an accredited Fire Protection curriculum OR registered professional engineer in Fire Protection.

Experience/Skills

• Experience with File Maker Pro, Intergraph Smart Plant Foundation (SPF), Asset Suite, Outlook is preferred
• Nuclear / Treatment / Plant experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of Fire Protection requirements compliant in DOE Orders (e.g. 420 series and DOE-STD- 1066-2012 is preferred.
• Demonstrated working familiarity with DOE Orders/Guides and requirements with regards to fire safety.
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Protection
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized structure and grammar.
• Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate orally with management, facility personnel, and DOE Customers regarding Fire Protection issues.
• Ability to perform field walk-downs to confirm equipment/component installation.
• Ability to work with others and mentor engineers.
• Ability to conduct facility evaluation/ assessments for compliance with procedures and Fire Protection codes and standards
• Ability to effectively work in partnership with peers, Design Authority Engineers, Facility Engineering, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Test organizations.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance in the development and implementation of the Fire Protection Program. As assigned, prepare building fire hazard analysis (FHA) for specific buildings and /or projects
• Ability to provide technical support /guidance to facility management and staff on all Fire Protection related issues including but not limited to installation, inspection, maintenance, and operations of Fire Protection system and components
• Ability to conduct facility evaluation/ assessments for compliance with procedures and Fire Protection codes and standards
• Strong working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Codes and IBC regulatory requirements, as well as experience.
• Candidate must be capable of becoming SRS Radiological Worker qualified to remain in this position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” Security Clearance.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• NFPA Codes and Standards: 6 years (Preferred)
• DOE: 6 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Aiken, SC 29801 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aiken, SC 29801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person