Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Mission

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.

Vision

Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.)

Responsibilities

• Support design projects over their entire life cycle (initiation, planning, design, executing, and closeout).
• Provide detailed design packages (drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, etc.) in support of equipment procurement and construction of fire protection systems.
• Support fire alarm and detection design efforts, fire suppression system design efforts, and other related tasks.
• Serve as mentor to less-experienced engineers and provide practical advice on implementation of organizational goals.
• Identify risk and design features to prevent, control, and mitigate the effects of fire.
• Perform and review hydraulic calculations with the use of computer software, such as Hydraulic Analyzer of Sprinkler Systems.
• Identify fire scenarios, model, and evaluate results with the use of computer software, such as PyroSim, CFAST, and Fire Dynamics Simulator.
• Provide support for beneficial occupancy inspections.
• Research and interpret codes, standards, and DOE orders on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as the Authority Having Jurisdiction, fire marshal, and facility manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Fire Protection, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees; or
• Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering; or
• For Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB); or
• Professional Engineer license.
• Plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in fire protection for underground facilities or experience with nuclear facilities is highly preferred.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Work at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) may be required up to 50% of the time in support of these functions.
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• A pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.

Skills

• Expertise in fire suppression systems, fire modeling, fire barrier design requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, and life safety design features.
• Proficient with Notifier fire alarm and detection systems.
• Knowledge of applicable National Fire Protection Association codes and standards, International Building Code, International Fire Code, DOE orders and standards, and Code of Federal Regulations.

Pay

Annual salary range for this position is: $101,524.80 - $152,297.60. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Schedule

The work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).