Intermediate Fire Protection 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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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 & Captial 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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Responsibilities
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Fire Protection Engineer to join our Building and Fire Protection Engineering team in West Milton, NY!
As a Fire Protection Engineer, the successful candidate will support the administration and enforcement of the fire protection program at the Kesselring Site and will have the opportunity to:
- Oversee proper installation and maintenance of fire detection, fire suppression, and fire communication systems
- Upgrade fire hazard systems and equipment to be more effective
- Resolve fire code deficiencies
- Perform tasks related to the overall management and operations of facilities and infrastructure equipment, maintenance, repair, and construction
- Train and obtain qualifications in the analysis of fire hazards, mitigation of fire damage through proper facility design, and installation/maintenance of fire systems
- Perform engineering evaluations and collaborates on projects related to fire protection of facilities
Job Requirements
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity of the ICC Codes/Building Code set for New York State and associated reference standards
- Experience with applicable NFPA standards
- Experience with the development of engineering documents (engineering analysis, technical specifications, functional requirements, cost estimates, drawings)
- Experience with design and maintenance of fire protection systems including alarm & detection, water & gaseous suppression systems and fire & life safety codes
- Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
