Sr. Fire Protection Engineer - Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States;
Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Jensen Hughes is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance. This position will serve as a technical leader in the development, evaluation, and implementation of fire protection strategies and regulatory compliance programs for commercial nuclear power plants, advanced reactor projects, Department of Energy facilities, and other nuclear-related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear fire protection engineering, with strong expertise in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements, nuclear industry codes and standards, fire hazard analyses, licensing basis evaluations, and risk-informed engineering approaches. This individual will work closely with plant engineering organizations, regulatory affairs teams, project managers, and clients to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and industry standards while supporting safe, reliable plant operations.

• Lead and manage complex nuclear fire protection engineering projects from proposal development through project execution and closeout.
• Perform and oversee Fire Hazards Analyses (FHAs) for operating nuclear power plants, advanced reactors, and nuclear facilities.
• Evaluate compliance with NRC regulations including:
  • 10 CFR 50 Appendix R
  • 10 CFR 50.48
  • NFPA 805 Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection Programs
  • NRC Regulatory Guides and associated guidance documents
• Conduct engineering analyses related to:
  • Fire area assessments
  • Safe shutdown requirements
  • Circuit analysis
• Develop technical justifications, exemption requests, licensing basis modifications, and alternative compliance strategies.
• Interpret and apply industry standards including NFPA, IEEE, ASME, ANS, and other applicable nuclear industry requirements.
• Support plant modifications involving fire suppression, fire detection, fire barriers, and life safety systems.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, design basis documents, and regulatory submittals.
• Interface directly with utility clients, NRC personnel, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project staff.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, technical presentations, and client relationship management.

Participate in plant walkdowns, field assessments, inspections, and outage support activities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum…