Fire Protection Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Fire Protection Engineer position located in Carlsbad, NM. U.S. citizenship is required Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Fire Hazard Analyses (FHAs), supporting Documented Safety Analysis/Technical Safety Requirements (DSA/TSR) revisions, conducting and reviewing engineering calculations, reviewing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and providing expert fire protection guidance and support to site projects. This position reports directly to the Fire Protection Engineering Supervisor.

The Fire Protection Engineering group split up into subgroups consisting of Systems Engineers, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) personnel, as well as the Fire Marshal's Office. The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) will interface with and provide support to the Fire Protection Engineering Group relating to each of their functions. The Systems Engineers act as the design authority for the Fire Protection system, such as:

Firewater Distribution System (fire pumps, firewater tanks, distribution system)

Water-based Fire Suppression System (sprinkler system)

Fire Alarm System

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (mobile fire suppression located in the mine, mine fuel bay, mine offices and maintenance shops, and the kitchen system)

The FPE will work with the systems engineers to ensure compliance with codes and standards. Likewise, the FPE will work with the ITM group to ensure fire protection systems are meeting the prescriptive requirements driven by codes and standards. Additionally, the FPE will review and approve of changes to the facility to ensure compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Building Code (IBC), and other codes and standards driven by the contract. Responsibilities:* Conduct thorough FHAs to identify potential fire hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with five (5) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience must include oversight of diverse fire protection engineering work. Preferred Requirements* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you! WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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