Senior Fire Protection Engineer SME

2 weeks ago

Oak Ridge, United States Sigma Science, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Description/Job Summary

Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)


Where You Will Work:

Sigma Science, Inc. (Sigma) is a New Mexico-based, small business that provides comprehensive engineering and technology services to federal and commercial clients. We solve our client's most demanding challenges by hiring best-in-class leaders and employees, and partnering with trusted companies, industry leaders, and universities. Since 1996, we have delivered technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex problems across the national security enterprise, with a focus on the nuclear industry. The key to our success is our people. Join our dynamic team as we provide industry-recognized experts in a wide variety of technical fields including nuclear surety & safety, information technology & cybersecurity, mission assurance, nuclear security & non-proliferation, and environmental management.


Sigma is currently looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the Y-12 APMO located in Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position requires a candidate who can work independently and collaboratively, thrives on exceeding expectations, is highly organized, and is adept in working on multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.


What You Will Do:

In this role, you will perform a broad range of activities to support the overall Y-12 APMO Operations and Security oversight efforts within the specialized areas of fire protection, construction, testing and commissioning of nuclear facilities. The functions and expertise provided by the Fire Protection Engineer ensure APMO's ability to understand and monitor the implementation of the M&O Contractor's fire protection program. This understanding allows for compliance-based and performance-based perspectives in determining the adequacy of the Contractor's fire protection program requirements and the effectiveness of implementation in these areas.


The contractor shall be a member of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Staff operating under the general guidance of the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security Division Director which may include support to other areas outside of fire protection.


Working under limited management direction, the Senior Fire Protection Engineer specific duties will include:

  • Serves as Y-12 APMO's subject matter expert on fire protection
  • Reviews and evaluates the contractor's implementation of the fire protection program (to include field activities/walk-downs), technical products, and records to ensure they contain and conform to appropriate quality requirements and are technically accurate and complete for their intended purposes
  • Provides technical guidance, responses, and support to Y-12 APMO management and internal staff.
  • Plans and performs assessments as directed by management
  • Reviews progress, evaluates results, and recommends changes to processes and procedures.
  • Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. These assignments may include frequent interface with the M&O Contractors and oversight activities during normal and outside of normal working hours.
  • Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with Y-12 APMO requirements
  • Provides support and oversight of other areas within the Y-12 APMO Operations and Security purview, as requested
  • Produces high-quality written assessment reports with minimal to no revisions


What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Minimum of 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college in Fire Protection Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) OR BS degree accredited by ABET with relevant fire protection experience as described below
  • Minimum 10 years' experience as a fire protection engineer (including a minimum of 2 years as a senior engineer), preferably at a DOE/NRC regulated facility.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge and experience as a fire protection engineer
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of facility-related fire protection systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of principles and practices related to fire protection, including but not limited to:
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes
    • Fire hazards analysis
    • Fire risk assessments
    • Fire protection assessments
    • Fire exemptions and equivalencies
    • Work packages, job plans, timely orders, and change requests
    • Design packages, procurement, and subcontract documents
    • Design drawings, shop drawings, design analyses, calculations, reports, test plans, inspection criteria and results, and similar)
    • Nuclear facility safety basis
    • Compliance with applicable fire protection-related codes and standards (NFPA, DOE, MSTS, and similar)
  • Individuals must be able to read and understand prints and process piping diagrams
  • Experience at commercial nuclear plants or with nuclear facility fire protection programs
  • Prior experience with NQA-1 requirements
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting reports, including assessments
  • Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to the plant site
  • All staff under this assignment shall currently possess or have the ability to obtain a DOE/NNSA "Q" clearance

Benefits and Salary:


  • 10 holidays and 15 days of PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • FSA or HSA
  • 401K
  • STD, LTD, and AD&D
  • Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Options and EAP
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
  • Profit Sharing and Incentive Bonuses


EEO/AAP Statement:

Sigma Science Inc. (Sigma) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at Sigma. We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.





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