Fire Protection Design Engineer

Compa Industries
is searching for qualified candidates for a
Fire Protection Design Engineer
position at the
Savannah River Site (SRS)
in
Aiken, SC
.

Job Posting:
1473

Salary:
$79/hr - $85/hr

Location:
Aiken, SC

Citizenship:
US citizenship required

Work Schedule:
Up to 40-hour work week (5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80s)

Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates Must Demonstrate Ten (10) Years Of Recent Design Experience, Four (4) Years Of Which Must Be In Fire Alarm, Detection, And Signaling Design. Applications Will Not Be Considered Without

• ABET-accredited Fire Protection Engineering degree OR a BS in engineering with PE in Fire Protection OR SFPE NICET Level III/IV certification in Fire Alarm/Detection/Signaling OR Professional/Fellow Member in SFPE
• Proficiency with MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software
• Ability to perform weekly field walkdowns including construction sites, climbing ladders, walking over half a mile, and working in respirator environments

Impact
The Fire Protection Design Engineer will provide critical engineering support for fire alarm and detection systems that protect SRS personnel, facilities, and operations. Your designs will ensure life safety compliance and operational continuity across nuclear facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provide design engineering staff augmentation support.
• Primary responsibilities include engineering task analysis, walk-downs, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Location Plans, Connection Diagrams, Conduit / Block Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Panel Detail Drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Battery Loading Calculations in accordance with national consensus codes and standards.
• Provide technical support to site construction forces, start-up & testing, suppliers or subcontract personnel. Prepare Data Sheets, Statements of Work, Procurement Specifications, Design Build Specifications, and Purchase Requisitions.
• Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.
• Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve unique or controversial problems.
• Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Give quality guidance and assistance to less senior professionals on related tasks.
• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.
• Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these evaluations.
• Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology are inadequate for solution.
• Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
• Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed.
• Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and management.
• Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.
• Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.
• Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering reports, technical papers and articles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in an applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience. OR an MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more.

• Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of recent design experience, four (4) of which shall be in the following area of expertise:

• Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling Design - General knowledge of electrical/control systems, connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID's, and battery loading calculations

• Working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and National Consensus Codes and Standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA 101, IBC, and various other ISA and IEEE standards

• Experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
• Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office Applications
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Desired Skills

• Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience
• Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
• Previous SRS design experience and familiarity with the processes and
• procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an ABET-accredited Fire Protection Engineering program – OR –

• BS degree in an engineering discipline and at least one of the following:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection

• Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) NICET Level III/IV certification in the Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling area of expertise

• Professional or Fellow Member in the SFPE

Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported the DOE and national security missions with technical expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a mission-focused team solving complex challenges in nuclear facilities.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Note: COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.