Fire Protection System Engineer - UPF
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer, Quality Engineering
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Fire Protection System Engineer - UPF
Career Level: Associate to Senior Specialist
Organization: UPF Operations Engineering )
Job Specialty: Fire Protection
What You’ll DoAs 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
What You Can Expect- 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.
- 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
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)
Job Requirements
- 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
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination.
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