Fire Protection/Sprinkler System Engineer
Job Description
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
$94,800.00 - $148,200.00 annually
Responsibilities
Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as a Fire Protection/Sprinkler System Engineer at our Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY and play a critical role in designing, evaluating, and enhancing fire suppression systems to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence! As a Fire Protection/Sprinkler System Engineer, the successful candidate will:
- Review fire suppression system modifications and new designs for code compliance and system compatibility.
- Provide field engineering support in construction to support system acceptance, commissioning, and building occupancy.
- Provide oversight of the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Programs for fire protection systems.
- Perform code evaluations in support of site operations.
- Resolve and document fire code deficiencies and upgrade fire protection systems and equipment to be more effective.
- Provide guidance and training in the design of fire protection/sprinkler systems to more junior staff.
- Support key deliverables in our fire protection program like the development of our 10 year plan, fire hazard analysis and facilities assessments.
As part of this role, you’ll interact with a range of stakeholders, including project execution teams, systems engineers, building owners, and code officials to ensure code-compliant design and construction practices while sharing your expertise to mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Job Requirements
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity of the Building Code and Fire Code of New York State
- Experience with NFPA 13, 25, 72
- Experience with the development of construction documents (drawings, specifications, cost estimates)
- Experience with design and maintenance of fire protection systems
- Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
