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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!
Job Description
NNL’s Fire Protection (FP) unit, at the Knolls Laboratory site, is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our team supporting the world’s best Navy. FP provides the engineering resource to support 1) the operation and maintenance of the site’s fire protection and life safety systems, 2) ensure that new construction designs meet the applicable code requirements, and 3) ensure the appropriate records are maintained to document regulatory compliance. Our mission is to provide timely, high quality, integrated, and customer service-based engineering solutions to support the operations, maintenance, and improvement needs of the site and its workforce while ensuring that workforce has a safe working environment.
As part of the FP unit, you’ll have the opportunity to maintain site wide fire protection infrastructure, ensure reliability through a robust inspection, testing, and maintenance program, review new construction designs for system compatibility and code enforcement, perform code evaluations, make design recommendations, assess facility health in the development of fire hazard analysis, and help plan future improvements to support the future mission of the site.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills
- BS degree, or higher, in a Fire Protection discipline
- Experience with the design or maintenance of one or more fire protection systems, such as: Detection and notification systems, Water-based suppression systems, Chemical or gaseous suppression systems for special hazards, or Passive barriers and means of egress
- Experience with the development of engineering documents (e.g. engineering analysis, technical specifications, functional requirements, cost estimates, maintenance requirements, engineering drawings, etc.)
- Familiarity interpreting regulatory codes and standards such as International Building Code or International Fire Code, Building or Fire Code of New York State, or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, such as National Electrical Code
- Ability to qualify as a Limited Radiation Worker
Compensation and Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Savings Program
- Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- Flexible Start/End Times
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$82,400 – $128,800 annually
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity