UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Close Date: 07.18.2024
Position ID : 1112
Number of Positions: 1
US Citizenship Required

DUTIES
Provide fire protection technical support for the SRS Fire Protection Program and operating facilities on site. Work at the direction of a Technical Lead Engineer and/or Fire Protection Engineering Manager.
The duties will include:

Work as a Principal Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with demonstrated FPE subject matter expertise with industrial and nuclear Fire Protection suppression, alarm and detection requirements.
Provide technical direction and guidance in the development and implementation of the Fire Protection Program. As assigned, prepare building and project fire hazards analysis (FHA) for specific buildings and/or projects.
Develop and effectively utilize sound engineering principles and capabilities in the conduct of appropriate fire modeling, fire water and fire flow calculations.
Evaluate and develop cost-effective, safe alternative solutions and approaches in problem solving field issues in order to maintain compliance with codes and requirements consistent with safe practices and operations.
Develop and implement effective fire protection designs for compliance with fire codes, standards, and regulations with an emphasis on Performance Based Design approaches.
Provide technical support/guidance to facility management and staff on all fire protection related issues including but not limited to installation, inspection, maintenance, and operations of fire protection systems and components.
Conduct facility evaluations/assessments for compliance with procedures and fire protection codes and standards, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions and provide the necessary technical support to resolve issues. Evaluate alternate means and methods for achieving code compliance.
Assist in the identification of consistent fire system inspection and testing program requirements that satisfy the intent of the National Fire Codes, S/RID and DOE requirements.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding of SRNS 2Q “Fire Protection Program Manual”.
Have a strong working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards, IBC regulatory requirements, and DOE Orders (e.g. 420 series and DOE-STD-1066-2012) as well as experience. A strong understanding of Fire Protection project requirements in DOE Orders is preferred.
Candidate must be capable of becoming SRS Radiological Worker qualified  to remain in this position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Candidates functioning as fire protection engineers shall be graduates of an accredited fire protection engineering or similar engineering curriculum.
Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering degree preferred.
Registered professional engineer in fire protection engineering is preferred.
Candidate shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering.

Experience/Skills:
Candidate must demonstrate familiarity with DOE Orders/Guides and requirements with regards to fire safety as well has knowledge of NFPA codes and standards. Candidate shall have experience on DOE projects. Additionally, candidate shall produce written documents with clearly organized structure and grammar with the ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office applications. Candidate shall be able to communicate orally with management, facility personnel, and DOE customers regarding fire protection issues and be able to perform walk down of systems in the field.

Work Hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week A and 4 days on week B). Workweek excludes SRNS holidays. SRNS Management will determine best schedule depending on work needs. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch unpaid.
Area Security Access:
A security clearance is not initially required: however, candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a “Q“ clearance to perform assigned duties.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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