Fire Protection System Engineer - UPF

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Fire Protection System Engineer - UPF
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: UPF Operations Engineering )
Job Specialty: Fire Protection

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems, coordinates configuration management activities, assesses system health and performance, and provides overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities. Works in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s). Prepares configuration control/design change packages for tasks; evaluates the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities;

and performs troubleshooting and improvement activities. Applies the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.

Fire Protection positions requires knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and their application to fire risk analysis in nuclear/industrial facilities, systems, and processes; NFPA Codes and standards; DOE Orders and DOE-mandated codes and standards related to fire protection. Maintains current knowledge of building and fire protection codes and regulations to assure compliance.

Reference DOE Order 420.1C Facility Safety, Chapter V. Cognizant System Engineer Program

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job‑related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.
  
  ( O 426.2A)

GPA Sub‑Requirements:

• 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection Technology.
• Relevant fire protection experience from two to fifteen plus years.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
• Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work‑life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

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