Sr. Fire Protection Engineer - Nuclear Codes & NRC Compliance

The role

This person will serve as a technical leader in developing and implementing fire protection strategies and regulatory compliance programs for nuclear infrastructure. They will perform fire hazard analyses and ensure compliance with NRC regulations for commercial nuclear power plants and advanced reactor projects.

What you will do

• Lead and manage complex nuclear fire protection engineering projects.
• Perform and oversee Fire Hazards Analyses for nuclear facilities.
• Evaluate compliance with NRC regulations including 10 CFR 50 Appendix R and 10 CFR 50.48.
• Conduct engineering analyses for fire area assessments and safe shutdown requirements.
• Develop technical justifications, exemption requests, and licensing basis modifications.
• Interpret and apply industry standards including NFPA, IEEE, ASME, and ANS.
• Support plant modifications involving fire suppression, detection, and barriers.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Interface with utility clients, NRC personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Required qualifications

• 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 protection.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or through 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.
• Experience 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with a legacy dating back to 1939. Their expertise extends to security, risk analysis, process safety, and emergency management.