Job Title

Experienced Fire Protection Engineer

Job Classification

Salary/Exempt

Organizational Unit

Naval Nuclear Laboratory -> Kesselring Site -> Facilities and Operations (FAO)

Location

Kesselring - West Milton, NY 12020 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering/Science

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Fire Protection Engineer

The Building & Life Safety Systems Engineering (BLSSE) unit at the Kesselring Site oversees the site Fire Protection Program and building code compliance.BLSSE provides the engineering resource to support operation, maintenance and system reliability of the sites fire protection systems.BLSSE also oversees the sites building permit program to ensure code compliant building modifications and new construction.Daily activities will include reviewing facility designs for system compatibility and code conformance, performing code evaluations to support site operations and assisting in the development of fire hazard analysis and facility assessments.This position will require the fire protection engineer to interact with multiple project execution teams, systems engineers and building owners to ensure code compliant design and construction. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a self-directed environment and mentoring more junior engineers within the team.

The mission of the BLSSE unit at the Kesselring Site is to provide timely, high quality, integrated, customer service-based engineering solutions for all non-reactor plant prototype facilities, and to support the operations, maintenance, and capital improvement needs while embracing regulatory compliance.The Kesselring Site is a government reservation of approximately 4000 acres with a developed area of nearly 60 acres. Our facilities support the training of naval personnel, the testing of new reactor plant technologies and the associated business support functions.

Required Skills

Senior:

• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience

Principal:

• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of nine years of relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills

Preferred Degree

BS degree in Fire Protection Engineering, MS degree in Fire Protection

Desired Skills

Experience with the design and maintenance of fire protection systems including alarm and detection, water and gaseous suppression systems, fire and life safety code reviews, and fire hazard analysis.

* Familiarity with Department of Energy Fire Protection Programs
* Familiarity/Working knowledge of the ICC Codes/Building Code set for New York State and associated reference standards
* Familiarity with NFPA standards
* Experience with the development of engineering documents (e.g. engineering analysis, technical specifications, functional requirements, cost estimates, maintenance requirements, engineering drawings, etc.)
* Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) registration
* Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
* Coordination of multi-discipline teams
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

All employees of Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), operating as Naval Nuclear Laboratory, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity