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Experienced Fire Protection Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Oct 01, 2026
About Us 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 promotes a positive culture 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 The Fire Protection (FP) unit oversees the site Fire Protection Program and provides the engineering resource to support operation, maintenance, and reliability of the site's fire protection systems while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will join a self directed team that delivers timely, high quality, integrated, customer service based engineering solutions for facilities supporting next generation naval propulsion systems. Daily Activities may include: * Maintain system reliability through a robust inspection, testing, and maintenance program; establish and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance efforts. * Coordinate with Operations to manage deficiencies and ensure continued use of facilities; interact with building owners and multi discipline teams. * Review facility designs for system compatibility and code conformance; perform code evaluations to support site operations. * Assist in developing fire hazard analyses and facility assessments; perform system gap analyses and plan improvements aligned to the site mission. * Provide direct support to the Knolls life safety infrastructure with primary cognizance of passive barrier and special suppression systems. * Execute engineering evaluations and decisions across assigned tasks, including planning, design, modeling, analysis, development of contract technical specifications, local procedure document control, and testing of fire protection components, systems, and equipment. * As related to fire protection and life safety, contribute to chemical/materials evaluations, design reviews, operations support, safety analysis, engineering methods/software, and vendor procedure/system quality control or manufacturing surveillance. * Collaborate with Service Contract Work Administrators (SCWA) and support oversight of FP service subcontracts (alarm panels, sprinklers, special suppression, passive barriers, fire pumps). Ability to qualify as a Limited Radiation Worker required for the position. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills * Working knowledge of the ICC Codes/Building Code set for New York State and associated reference standards; familiarity with NFPA codes and standards. * Experience with design and maintenance of fire protection systems, including alarm and detection, water and gaseous suppression, passive features, and means of egress. * Basic understanding of electrical control circuits; fire alarm control panel and/or automated electrical control system knowledge. * Experience developing engineering documents (e.g., analyses, technical specifications, functional requirements, cost estimates, drawings). * Experience operating in multi discipline teams; strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is 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, satellite, and vendor locations. For more than 75 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 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. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now