What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at HukariAscendent?
HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.
Job Title: Sr. Fire Protection Design Engineer
Duration: 12 months
Location: Aiken, SC
We are seeking a Fire Protection Senior Design Engineer to provide essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership in fire protection engineering. This lead position involves oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. The role requires performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serving as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar accredited engineering degree
Minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience including a minimum of 8 years in charge of diverse fire protection engineering design/construction work
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include project management, coworkers, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills including proficiency in word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Experience preparing and reviewing drawings and specifications related to Fire Protection design in the nuclear industry
Experience with generation of Facility Hazard Analysis (FHA) documents, modifications to existing FHA documents, facility FP assessments, exemption and equivalency requests, detailed FP design, and calculation of various FP systems including pre-action, wet pipe and dry pipe systems, and review of FP packages and contractor submittals
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer license
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III (Water Based Layout) Certification
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1
Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
Experience with nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience
Additional Information:
Position involves analyzing and making independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity
Responsibilities include developing and reviewing specifications and design criteria
Role requires performing and checking engineering analyses and calculations; specifying materials, equipment and systems
Coordination of technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors required
Must execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Development and review of estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting
Provide technical support to construction administration activities
HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com./
HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.
HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.
