We’re looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to work with designers and engineers to complete technical portions of projects within established budgets and schedules. The work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with some business travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.
Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Registration:

• Registered engineer in fire protection, or in a related discipline (e.g., mechanical, or electrical) and willing to become registered in fire protection by exam

Skill set:

• Experience in major aspects of industrial fire protection and life safety, and major codes and standards, including:

o NFPA suppression system standards (water, foam, foam-water, gaseous)
o NFPA alarm system standards (including air aspiration)
o DOE and DOD
o API
o ICC

o FM Global Data Sheets

• Special hazards, including:

o Electric generating plants (hydroelectric, fossil fuels)
o Facilities handling nuclear materials
o Battery energy storage systems
o Flammable and combustible liquids
o LNG and LPG

o Explosions and deflagrations

• Existing facility evaluations
• Fire hazard and risk evaluations / analyses
• Fire modeling
• Life safety (NFPA, IBC/IFC, OSHA)
• Performance based design
• Hydraulic analysis

Computer skills:

• Desirable to be familiar with various CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD (and HydraCalc)
• Hydraulic analysis software (e.g., HASS, HydraCALC)

Communication skills:

• Must be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and in a manner readily understood by stakeholders outside the fire protection profession
• Must be able to write clearly and succinctly
• Must be able to engage stakeholders (client, authority, management) in discussions related to fire and life safety issues and clearly communicate …

Managerial skills (senior and mid-level):

• Develop engineering deliverables, scope of work, budget (engineering hours) and schedule
• Must be familiar with Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS)

Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
At Amentum, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you’ll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.
Equipment and Machines: Standard office PC, with software will be provided
Travel required - As needed
Attendance: Ability to work in the office is required
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS U.S. Citizenship required.
Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.
Pay transparency
Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock.
The base salary range for this position is $84,900 to $175,700. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, For “remote” positions, salary to be offered is geographic dependent. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training

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