Sr. Fire Protection Engineer - Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance

Overview

Senior Fire Protection Engineer responsible for leading nuclear fire protection engineering and NRC compliance for commercial nuclear power plants, advanced reactors, and DOE nuclear facilities.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage complex nuclear fire protection engineering projects from proposal development through closeout.
• Perform and oversee Fire Hazards Analyses (FHAs) for nuclear operating facilities.
• Evaluate compliance with NRC regulations including 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, 10 CFR 50.48, and NFPA 805 risk-informed, performance-based programs.
• Conduct engineering analyses for fire area assessments, safe shutdown requirements, circuit analysis, fire barrier evaluations, and post-fire operator actions.
• Develop technical justifications, exemption requests, licensing basis modifications, and alternative compliance strategies.
• Interface with utility clients, NRC personnel, and project stakeholders; support audits/inspections and outage support as required.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design basis documents, and regulatory submittals.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear fire protection.
• Minimum 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or via nuclear engineering consulting services.
• Demonstrated expertise with NRC fire protection regulations and licensing requirements.
• Experience performing Fire Hazards Analyses and compliance evaluations for operating nuclear facilities.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 805, 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, 10 CFR 50.48, NRC Regulatory Guides, and NUREGs/industry guidance documents.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality technical work.

Details

• Location includes Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Westborough, Massachusetts, United States; and remote within the United States.