Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to support a late-stage client project focused on nuclear fire-protection engineering, with an emphasis on fire monitoring, detection systems, sensors, and associated equipment. This individual will prepare and maintain Fire Hazards Analyses, combustible-load documentation, Safe Shutdown Analyses, and other fire-protection program documents; develop technical specifications and installation details for fire-detection equipment; and review engineering designs and changes for compliance with applicable nuclear fire-protection requirements. The engineer will apply standards and requirements including 10 CFR 50.48, 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, NFPA 805, Regulatory Guide 1.189, and applicable NFPA codes, while supporting design changes and technical evaluations within a nuclear quality-assurance environment. This individual will work closely with the lead Fire Protection Engineer and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and complete project deliverables on an accelerated schedule. Salary ranges from 80K-130K.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. At least five years of fire-protection engineering experience, including a minimum of three years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant or DOE nuclear facility. Working knowledge of 10 CFR 50.48, 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, NFPA 805, and Regulatory Guide 1.189. Experience preparing or maintaining Fire Hazards Analyses, Safe Shutdown Analyses, combustible-load documentation, or comparable nuclear fire-protection deliverables. Familiarity with applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 72, NFPA 80, and NFPA 101. Experience supporting engineering changes under a 10 CFR 50 Appendix B or NQA-1 quality-assurance program. Ten or more years of fire-protection engineering experience. Experience with fire monitoring and detection systems in nuclear or power-generation environments. Experience with the 10 CFR 50.59 change-evaluation process. Professional Engineer license or Certified Fire Protection Specialist credential. Experience developing installation layouts or specifications for fire-detection sensors and associated equipment. Previous experience supporting accelerated or late-stage nuclear design projects.

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