EGS, Inc. is seeking candidates for a rewarding career opportunity as a Fire Protection Design Engineer supporting our customer at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, NM. Must be US CITIZEN. Top competitive rates with full government Per Diem for those who qualify. Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens. The Fire Protection Engineer will be able to provide design assistance in all aspects of fire protection systems design and engineering in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures

Qualifications:
Greater than 10 years of Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other large industrial complex experience Fire Protection Program experience is required. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification is a plus.

Education requirements:
Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in fire science engineering or fire protection technologies. On a case-by-case basis, the NWP Engineering Manager may accept a Subcontractor based on experience in lieu of the education requirements. On a case-by-case basis, the NWP Engineering Manager may accept a Subcontractor based on experience in lieu of the education requirements. Specialty areas include:
A. Fire Suppression Systems (suppression, detection and water supply)
B. Evaluation of existing fire protection program elements
C. Evaluation of staff qualification and training for adequacy and recommendations,
D. Troubleshooting existing impairments,
E. System tests and walkdown/inspections,
F. Development of Fire Protection Engineer/Cognizant System Engineer training/qualification processes
G. Evaluation and improvement of current facility and system conditions
Knowledge shall include an understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts and microcomputer applications; ability to deliver oral presentations to convey technical findings and recommendations; ability to write clear, concise, and organized memos and reports.
Duties may include:
• Provide continuity in experienced expertise personnel to provide guidance and oversight to the current Fire Protection Engineering and support staff, assisting in troubleshooting existing impairments, system tests and walkdown/inspections, development of Fire Protection Engineer/Cognizant System Engineer training/qualification processes and evaluation and improvement of current facility and system conditions.
• Evaluation of current test, inspection and maintenance practices including compliance with NFPA codes, DOE requirements and any addition regulatory requirements and development of new or revise procedures, and development of model work orders and practices to expedite repairs and enhance system operability/availability.
• Scope will also include assisting in troubleshooting existing impairments, system tests and walk down/inspections.

If you are interested in getting more details about this assignment, please send a resume to jeff@egs-partners.com ASAP and I will contact you immediately to discuss this opportunity.