Fire Protection System Engineer

Overview

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Fire Protection System Engineer

Career Level: Senior Associate

Organization: Y-12 Facility Engineering )

Job Specialty: Fire Protection

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, coordinates configuration management activities, assesses system health and performance, and provides overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities. Works in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s). Prepares configuration control/design change packages for tasks; evaluates the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities;

and performs troubleshooting and improvement activities. Applies the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.

Fire Protection positions require knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and their application to fire risk analysis in nuclear/industrial facilities, systems, and processes; NFPA Codes and standards; DOE Orders and DOE-mandated codes and standards related to fire protection. Maintains current knowledge of building and fire protection codes and regulations to assure compliance.

Reference DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety, Chapter V. Cognizant System Engineer Program.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/fire protection engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents (Canada or Mexico, Washington Accord, or substantially equivalent per ABET) with 2 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in engineering/fire protection engineering discipline; OR a PhD in engineering/fire protection engineering discipline.
• There is a minimum GPA requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major with 2 years job-related experience and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. Newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities in the interim.
  
  ( O 426.2A)

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering/Technology from an ABET-accredited program (USA) or designated equivalents; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 within the STEM major at time of offer (with transcript).
• ABET-accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents;
  Washington Accord; or substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required. Typical experience could range from two to fifteen plus years.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. Flexible work arrangements help meet business needs, and we offer benefits such as medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans, employer matched 401(k), disability coverage, education reimbursement, and more. Onsite facilities support health and wellness, and you can build a career that lasts a lifetime at Y-12.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. If a range of Career Levels is posted, internal applicants are assigned to their current level; others move to the lowest posted level. Requires a Q clearance; the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), including potential counterintelligence evaluations and polygraph.

This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring completion of a…