Posting Title

ESHQ Fire Protection Engineer

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

NREL has an opening for a Fire Protection Engineer. This position will support all technical aspects of the Fire Protection Program within the Environment, Safety, Health, & Quality Office. This position will report to the Fire Protection AHJ and will address site wide fire protection engineering activities as a subject matter expert (SME).  Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of NRELs fire protection program in accordance with DOE orders and standards, applicable codes, and NFPA standards.
• Apply sound fire protection engineering principles to assist in researchers in accomplishing research efforts.
• Assist in establishing, modifying, and overseeing fire protection program policies and procedures to support implementation of DOE O 420.1C and other applicable codes and standards.
• Support compliance with applicable hazardous materials codes and standards (e.g., International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association 2, 30, 45, 55, 855, and 400).
• Support the implementation of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) during the renovation of laboratory facilities.
• Conduct technical reviews of fire protection drawings and calculations (including but not limited to fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, storage tanks, special extinguishing systems and fire alarm systems).
• Participate in activity hazard analysis for research experiments as fire protection subject matter expert. These may involve batteries, hydrogen, refrigerants, semiconductors, processes involving hazardous materials, and other unique activities. Work involves assessing how various codes apply to a particular activity and ensuring project team incorporates accordingly. New and novel experiments are expected.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance of required fire and life safety systems (fire protection systems, fire barriers, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Manage the NREL Fire Barrier Program, including training, plan reviews, and inspections.
• Participate in project management for new construction activities as it pertains to fire and life safety. This includes plan review, construction meetings, field inspections, and commissioning. Serve as fire protection lead on multiple new construction projects and tenant improvements.
• Independent development of Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) an