Lead Fire Protection & PRA Engineer - Nuclear
New Yesterday
Description
Fire protection design/specification development for fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, water supply/distribution systems, and life safety issues
Task management activities associated with modifications involving fire suppression systems, and alarm systems and water supply/distribution systems
Reviews of modifications to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations
Review design documents, construction documents, submittals prepared by others for compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards
This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) methods to support multiple nuclear utility clients.
You will be preparing PRA calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client risk-informed engineering projects and programs.
You will assist in the development of proposals and cost estimates for the PRA scope of risk-informed projects.
You will be responsible for presenting PRA project results to client management or integrated decision-making panels.
There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for meetings and to plant site locations for meetings and field verification of designs.
S&L is heavily involved in the design and licensing of next generation nuclear plants including multiple small modular reactor (SMR) designs and these responsibilities also include:
Development of a conceptual fire protection strategies/Fire Protection System Design Documents
Development of the Fire Hazards Analysis
Development of Internal Fires Risk Evaluation
Interpretation/Compliance with Life Safety Codes
Development of Safety Analysis Reports
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
This position requires a BS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
A minimum of 5 years of experience including:
Fire detection and alarm systemsFire suppression systemsHydraulic sprinkler design and layout analysis programs
Minimum of 12 years of experience developing nuclear power industry PRA analyses
Assignments require the preparation of calculations and reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential
Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
Proficiency with industry PRA software
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
PE license
Experience in performing PRA analyses in support of surveillance frequency control programs (SFCP)
Experience in performing categorization of systems in support of 10CFR50.69 programs
Fire PRA, Seismic PRA, and other external event PRA model development and application experience
Post fire or aircraft impact safe-shutdown analysis
Interest and experience with thermal-hydraulic software to support PRA success criteria or design-basis analysis (e.g. MAAP, GOTHIC, RELAP)
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$116,620.00 - $179,890.00
About This Business Unit
Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!
Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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