Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer
The Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for managing facility fire protection systems, conducting engineering evaluations, and supporting project engineering tasks to ensure safety and compliance with fire codes. This role involves analyzing fire hazards, overseeing installation and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, and upgrading equipment to mitigate fire risks within naval nuclear facilities. The position offers professional development opportunities in fire protection engineering and requires collaboration within a safety-focused, government contractor environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer to join its Life Safety Systems Engineering unit at a major site in Idaho Falls, ID. This early-career role blends facility systems management, engineering evaluations, and project engineering support across a variety of fire protection tasks.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and analyze fire hazards and risk scenarios for facility systems.
- Support inspections and oversee proper installation, testing, and maintenance of fire detection, suppression, and communication systems.
- Assist with upgrades to more effective fire systems and equipment.
- Perform engineering evaluations and code reviews to resolve fire code deficiencies.
- Provide project engineering support for short- and long-term tasks, including documentation and coordination with stakeholders.
- Learn and apply fire protection design principles to mitigate fire damage through proper facility design and system selection.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or science field from an accredited college or university; or Master’s degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field.
- Eligible engineering backgrounds include (but are not limited to) mechanical, electrical, civil, or fire protection engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn a specialty engineering discipline on the job.
- U.S. citizenship required (role involves federal background investigation and eligibility for access to classified matter).
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and company drug test (Confidential Client follows federal testing requirements; marijuana is tested and treated per federal law).
Preferred Skills
- Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or coursework/experience in fire protection.
- Working knowledge of NFPA fire protection codes and standards (for example NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25, 72, 101, 70/70E).
- Ability to interpret and apply NFPA requirements in design, review, and field conditions.
- Interest in the fire protection discipline and commitment to professional development via internal and external training.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,900 - $97,800 per year (actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and business considerations).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability, life, and accident insurance options.
- 401(k) savings program and capital accumulation plan.
- Paid personal & medical time off; paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
- Tuition assistance, student debt benefit, and employee wellness programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other voluntary benefits.
Additional Requirements & Notes
- All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
- Selected applicants will undergo a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified matter.
- Confidential Client is a government contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with federal law (testing includes marijuana).
- This role can be filled by engineers from related disciplines with on-the-job personnel development to grow into fire protection responsibilities.
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