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$120k–$180k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Holidays, Retirement benefits
Posted 29d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Fire Protection Engineer will collaborate with designers and engineers to complete technical project portions within established scopes, budgets, and schedules. They are responsible for developing engineering deliverables and managing project requirements for complex nuclear infrastructure projects.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and possess at least 10 years of experience in industrial fire protection and life safety. Registration as a professional engineer in fire protection or a related discipline is required, along with U.S. citizenship.
Full job description
Fire Protection Engineer Remote/Hybrid/Onsite
We’re looking for a Fire Protection Engineer to work with designers and engineers to complete technical portions of projects within established scopes, budgets and schedules. The work will be performed from a USA location supporting our Oak Ridge, TN Nuclear Center of excellence and other sites as needed with some business travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.
Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy and many commercial nuclear companies; we deliver safe and innovative design solutions for first-of-a-kind complex nuclear projects. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction. Together, let's shape tomorrow and tackle the world's most complex nuclear challenges.
Qualifications
BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university program.
Registered engineer in fire protection; or in related discipline (e.g., mechanical, or electrical) and willing to become registered in fire protection by exam.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in major aspects of industrial fire protection and life safety, and major codes and standards, including:
NFPA suppression system standards (water, foam, foam-water, gaseous)
NFPA alarm system standards (including air aspiration)
DOE and DOD
API
ICC
FM Global Data Sheets
Special hazards, including:
Electric generating plants (hydroelectric, fossil fuels)
Facilities handling nuclear materials
Battery energy storage systems
Flammable and combustible liquids
LNG and LPG
Explosions and deflagrations
Existing facility evaluations
Fire hazard and risk evaluations / analyses
Fire modeling
Life safety (NFPA, IBC/IFC, OSHA)
Performance based design
Hydraulic analysis
Computer skills:
Desirable to be familiar with various CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD (and HydraCalc)
Must be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and in a manner readily understood by stakeholders outside the fire protection profession
Must be able to write clearly and succinctly
Must be able to engage stakeholders (client, authority, management) in discussions related to fire and life safety issues and clearly communicate ...
Managerial skills (senior and mid-level):
Develop engineering deliverables, scope of work, budget (engineering hours) and schedule
Must be familiar with Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS)
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
At Amentum, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.
Equipment and Machines: Standard office PC, with software will be provided
Travel required – As needed
Attendance: ability to work in the office is required when needed
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Valid driver's license is required.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to self or others.
Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $180,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/14/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Industry
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Company size
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Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
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Total funding
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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
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