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Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Fire Protection Engineer III in Los Alamos, NM. Long term assignment, possible conversion. Hybrid - remote/onsite
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with our clients to overcome their most challenging environmental, technical, and infrastructure missions within the nuclear and environmental industries. Navarro is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with active programs across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. For more information, visit (link removed)
This position will support the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Navarro employee in a staff augmentation position.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL is located a short drive from Santa Fe, which offers a wide variety of cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options.
Position Description:
Leads planning and coordination of one or more programs regarding fire protection engineering, loss prevention, facility and programmatic surveillance, and fire alarm system operations programs to comply with current codes and standards, DOE Orders, federal regulations, and best industry practices. Specific duties may include establishing and monitoring fire protection engineering and loss prevention programs, surveillance programs, and enhanced fire alarm system operations programs. Works with all levels of Laboratory management and represents the Laboratory to external agencies and community organizations. Reviews and recommends actions on fire protection and loss prevention related issues. Works with all levels of LANL management and interacts with external agencies and/or community organizations. Reviews and recommends actions on fire protection program related issues.
- Current advanced-level NICET certification(s) in one or more disciplines of fire protection.
- Demonstrated expert design experience in fire protection systems for commercial and / or industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated expert application of building codes and standards to facilities designs.
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to facility and operations-based engineering challenges.
- Demonstrated advanced level experience working with AHJ requirements.
- Demonstrated expert experience leading a design effort.
- Demonstrated expert ability in preparing calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges.
- Broad knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated ability in coaching, and mentoring junior personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Position typically requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.
- NICET CERTIFICATION/S
- PE Preferred
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
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