Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Fire Protection Engineer in Richland, WA.

 

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

 

Our Fire Protection Engineering group is seeking a dynamic Fire Protection Engineer with outstanding technical and problem-solving abilities; and has interpersonal relationship building and excellent time management skills. Our mission is to minimize the likelihood of occurrence of a fire-related event, minimize the consequence of a fire-related event affecting the workers, public, environment, and property, and provide a level of safety protection consistent with the "highly protected risk" class of industrial risks.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) maintains, implements, and improves the Fire Protection Program at the 222-S Laboratory Complex. This role advises and aids in interpreting fire codes and standards. The FPE reviews construction and fire protection designs, drawings, calculations, schedules, and documentation to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and standards and communicates necessary changes. Additionally, the FPE evaluates fire protection appliances, devices, fire-detection equipment, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.

The FPE will operate under limited to general supervision to incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Specific duties and responsibilities of the Fire Protection Engineer include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Collaborates and incorporates conventional engineering and scientific practices.
• Provides technical support to the overall organization and mission.
• Prepares Fire Marshal Permits.
• Assists the Hanford Fire Marshal with fire investigations.
• Supports the resolution of fire system discrepancies/non-compliances.
• Collaborates with operating organizations to assure fire hazards are controlled/mitigated, that life safety is maintained, and that facilities and operations are compliant.
• Supports new and remodel construction activities.
• Provides compliance guidance with DOE Orders and Standards, International Building Code, and NFPA Codes.
• Reviews and approves drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for new and revised designs.
• Develops/witnesses fire system acceptance tests.
• Ensures fire protection equipment procurement and maintenance practices are compliant with DOE and statutory fire protection requirements, standards, and recommended practices.
• Interfaces with the Hanford Fire Marshal (HFM) and performs Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) duties once qualified.
• Collaborates with building management to keep them advised of changes, special problem issues, and/or new fire protection requirements.
• Establishes and interprets fire protection policies, codes, standards, requirements, and maintains program procedures applicable to operations, activities, projects, and facilities.
• Reviews and revises the Fire Hazards Analyses and prepares Fire Hazard Evaluations.
• Supports the preparation of Exemption/Equivalency Evaluations relative to DOE/NFPA.
• Performs fire prevention inspections and facility fire protection assessments.
• Supports comprehensive Fire Protection Program self-assessments.
• Collaborates with inspection, test, and maintenance subcontractors working on Navarro-ATL fire protection systems.
• Attends training courses to maintain proficiency in the mandatory fire protection standards of the program.
• May provide technical assistance to DOE.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering discipline with seven (7) years of Fire Protection Engineering experience.
• Meets the qualifications for Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, OR is a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, OR is a Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineer.
• Has thorough understanding and demonstrated application of the International Building Code, NFPA codes and standards, and Federal or State occupational safety and health requirements that impact facility safety and equipment design.
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering discipline.
• Current appointment as Hanford Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Experience supporting an operating chemical laboratory.
• At least 5 years of experience in a nuclear/radiological environment performing Fire Protection Engineering duties.

Compensation

• Compensation: $124,000 – $170,000. In accordance with the company’s salary determination process, Navarro-ATL takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.