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Jensen Hughes lists this Sr. Fire Protection Engineer - Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Nuclear Codes & NRC ComplianceJensen Hughes is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance. This position will serve as a technical leader in the development, evaluation, and implementation of fire protection strategies and regulatory compliance programs for commercial nuclear power plants, advanced reactor projects, Department of Energy facilities, and other nuclear-related infrastructure.The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in nuclear fire protection engineering, with strong expertise in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements, nuclear industry codes and standards, fire hazard analyses, licensing basis evaluations, and risk-informed engineering approaches. This individual will work closely with plant engineering organizations, regulatory affairs teams, project managers, and clients to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and industry standards while supporting safe, reliable plant operations.Responsibilities include:Lead and manage complex nuclear fire protection engineering projects from proposal development through project execution and closeout.Perform and oversee Fire Hazards Analyses (FHAs) for operating nuclear power plants, advanced reactors, and nuclear facilities.Evaluate compliance with NRC regulations including:10 CFR 50 Appendix R10 CFR 50.48NFPA 805 Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection ProgramsNRC Regulatory Guides and associated guidance documentsConduct engineering analyses related to:Fire area assessmentsSafe shutdown requirementsCircuit analysisFire barrier evaluationsPost-fire operator actionsRisk-informed decision-makingDevelop technical justifications, exemption requests, licensing basis modifications, and alternative compliance strategies.Interpret and apply industry standards including NFPA, IEEE, ASME, ANS, and other applicable nuclear industry requirements.Support plant modifications involving fire suppression, fire detection, fire barriers, and life safety systems.Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, design basis documents, and regulatory submittals.Interface directly with utility clients, NRC personnel, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project staff.Support business development activities, proposal preparation, technical presentations, and client relationship management.Participate in plant walkdowns, field assessments, inspections, and outage support activities as required.Required qualifications include:Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related engineering discipline.Minimum of 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear fire protectionMinimum of 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or through nuclear engineering consulting servicesDemonstrated 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 80510 CFR 50 Appendix R10 CFR 50.48NRC Regulatory GuidesNUREGs and industry guidance documentsExperience preparing technical reports, engineering evaluations, and regulatory documentation.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality technical deliverables.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Preferred qualifications include:Professional Engineer (PE) license.Degree specialization in Fire Protection Engineering.Experience supporting NRC audits, inspections, and licensing activities.Familiarity with Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Fire PRA methodologies.Experience with advanced reactors, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), or Department of Energy nuclear facilities.NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or similar professional certification.Project management experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering efforts.Key technical expertise includes:Nuclear Fire Protection ProgramsNRC Regulatory ComplianceNFPA 805 ImplementationFire Hazard Analysis (FHA)Fire Probabilistic Risk Assessment (FPRA)Safe Shutdown AnalysisCircuit AnalysisLicensing Basis EvaluationsFire Detection and Suppression SystemsFire Barrier Design and EvaluationRegulatory Interface and AuditsPerformance-Based Fire Protection DesignRisk-Informed Engineering AnalysesNuclear Plant Modifications and UpgradesNational Pay Range: $127,000 - $155,000 USDJensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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charlotte, NC, 28202, US
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