Fire Protection Engineer
On-site · Otway, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Fire Protection Engineer responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining the site fire protection and life-safety program at the ACP on the DOE Portsmouth reservation. Act as the site subject-matter expert in a DOE-regulated environment, overseeing design review, code compliance, system testing/acceptance, impairment management, and program governance. Coordinate with Design Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, ESH, EPC partners, and DOE stakeholders; lead hazard analyses, ensure interface with electrical and worker safety, review and approve system designs, establish inspection/testing strategies, witness on-site testing, and support startup/commissioning. Provide training and mentorship on program expectations and code requirements; maintain documentation and liaise with regulators and vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
- Professional licensure (PE) in Fire Protection or relevant professional certifications are a plus
- 6+ years of fire protection engineering experience for industrial/process or regulated facilities (e.g., DOE, nuclear, chemical, or large manufacturing)
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply fire protection and life-safety codes/standards and integrate them with site procedures and worker-safety programs
- Proficiency reviewing hydraulic and alarm/detection calculations, drawings, and submittals; experience establishing ITM programs and executing system acceptance testing
- Strong risk-based decision-making, technical writing, and field presence; effective collaboration with multi-discipline teams, contractors, and regulators
- Experience with special hazards (e.g., clean agents, flammable liquids/gases, high-energy electrical spaces, energy storage) is a plus
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance
- Manufacturing/Assembly experience and/or aptitude
- Experience with high vacuum systems and equipment
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
- An active Q level security clearance
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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