Engineer, Fire Protection Program
The Engineer, Fire Protection Program at Confidential Client performs engineering and technical tasks to support nuclear plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing and implementing effective engineering processes, participating in emergency response and outage support activities, and contributing to continuous process improvements within a safety-focused environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Engineer, Fire Protection Program to support nuclear plant engineering and operations in Naperville, IL. This role can be staffed at Entry (E01), Mid-level (E02) or Senior levels; see the Minimum Qualifications section for level-specific requirements.
Primary Purpose
Responsible for performing engineering and technical tasks, under general supervision, in support of nuclear plant operations and the fire protection program. Work complies with safety analyses, applicable industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assigned engineering and technical tasks applying general engineering principles.
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in development and implementation of processes and techniques consistent with policies and procedures.
- Recommend improvements to formats, methodologies, and standard procedures.
- Support emergency response duties, department coverage, outage activities, and other assignments as directed by management.
Minimum Qualifications
Note: qualifications vary by level.
Entry Level (E01) — New Graduate
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear).
- Ability to meet and maintain access/unescorted access requirements and pass required medical examinations/testing.
Mid-level (E02)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear) plus ~2 years nuclear or related engineering experience.
- Ability to meet and maintain access/unescorted access requirements and pass required medical examinations/testing.
If applying for Senior-level, demonstrate progressively greater engineering experience and responsibility (resume should reflect relevant senior-level experience).
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Strong grasp of technical methods relevant to the group and a solid understanding of group functions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Entry Level: $87,000 per year (base).
- Mid-Level: $92,700–$114,000 per year (base).
- Compensation ranges are based on experience. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include bonus eligibility, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase program, medical/dental/vision coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellbeing resources.
Work Location & Employment Type
- Location: Naperville, Illinois (IL), USA — on-site (not a remote role).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
Important Hiring Notes
- Applicants may be required to satisfy site access, background check, and medical/fitness-for-duty requirements relevant to nuclear facility operations.
- Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter in this hiring process. The hiring decision and employment are made by our client (Confidential Client).
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process — contact Careertakes if you require an accommodation.
Keywords & Skills (for candidate search / matching)
- Fire protection engineering
- Nuclear plant engineering
- Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical)
- Entry-level engineering Naperville
- Mid-level fire protection engineer
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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