Senior Fire Protection/HVAC Engineer

Requisition ID: 276293 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

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Project Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. 

 

Job Summary

In this position, the engineer will support design development of Fire Protection Systems and equipment for project(s) by evaluating, selecting, and applying applicable fire safety, techniques, procedures and criteria to originate reports, drawings, calculations, and more with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The engineer will work with mechanical engineers, other disciplines/functions, and/or the client.

 

Responsibilities

• Independently applies the principles of fire safety in the design and development of structures, systems, and components.
• Develops fire protection system acceptance protocols. Interfaces with internal and external customers, as required, for the design, installation and testing of Fire Protection Systems.
• Supports the development of the fire protection components of the authorization basis documents and other safety submittals.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the fire hazards analysis utilizing recognized fire protection industry approaches, methdologies, calculations, and analysis including advanced fire modeling.
• Supports the alignment of the Fire Protection Systems design and installation with the requirements identified in the upper tier requirements in the Authorization Basis Documents, the facility Fire Hazards Analysis documents, and the Engineering Basis of Design documents.
• Interfaces with other disciplines to provide direction, feedback, and validation of engineering and design efforts.
• Provides technical guidance in review of engineering analyses and engineering judgments for alternative fire barrier systems, opening protectives, and penetration firestop Implements programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety is in accordance with all OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of all building and fire protection codes and regulations to assure compliance.
• Performs Fire Protection reviews to determine compliance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, Life Safety Code, Building Codes, and other client requirements 

 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Level 1 - Requires bachelor's degree in Fire Protection (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with 8-10 years of progressive related experience. Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Level 2 - Requires bachelor's degree in Fire Protection (or related) Engineering from an accredited university or college with 12-14 years of progressive related experience. Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to complete a pre-empl