Fire Protection Engineer / Subject Matter Expert

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Omega Technical Services is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting the independent technical review of a Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis for an advanced nuclear project.

The Fire Protection Engineer will evaluate the adequacy of the project's fire protection strategy, hazard identification, accident analysis, preventive and mitigative controls, and applicable safety-related structures, systems, and components. The SME will identify technical concerns, document review comments, and provide independent, technically defensible recommendations.

This is a temporary, W-2 assignment anticipated to last approximately 45-90 days. Work will be performed remotely, with hours assigned as needed according to the document-review schedule.

Conduct an independent technical review of a Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis.
• Evaluate whether fire hazards and potential fire-related accident scenarios have been adequately identified and analyzed.
• Review the fire protection strategy and its integration with the facility's overall nuclear safety basis.
• Assess fire hazard analyses, combustible-loading evaluations, fire-area boundaries, and applicable fire scenarios.
• Evaluate the adequacy of preventive and mitigative controls credited for fire-related events.
• Review fire detection, alarm, suppression, water-supply, confinement, smoke-control, and emergency-response provisions.
• Determine whether fire protection systems and controls adequately protect workers, the public, the environment, nuclear materials, and safety-related equipment.
• Evaluate the potential for a fire to affect multiple systems, redundant safety equipment, electrical cables, confinement boundaries, or the facility's ability to reach and maintain a safe condition.
• Review the identification, classification, and functional requirements of fire protection-related safety structures, systems, and components.
• Assess whether fire barriers, penetration seals, separation features, and passive fire protection measures are adequately addressed.
• Evaluate the technical assumptions, methodologies, calculations, and conclusions supporting the fire protection portions of the safety analysis.
• Review compliance with applicable Department of Energy requirements, industry standards, building and fire codes, and NFPA standards.
• Identify technical gaps, inconsistencies, vulnerabilities, or areas requiring additional analysis or clarification.
• Prepare clear, traceable, and technically defensible review comments.
• Participate in remote technical meetings and comment-resolution discussions.
• Support the resolution of technical questions concerning fire protection and nuclear safety.
• Prepare written findings, observations, recommendations, and review documentation.
• Complete assigned work within the established project schedule and authorized scope.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, and confidentiality throughout the review.

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Extensive fire protection engineering experience within nuclear, Department of Energy, commercial nuclear, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing nuclear facility safety-basis documents.
• Experience reviewing Preliminary Documented Safety Analyses, Documented Safety Analyses, fire hazard analyses, or comparable nuclear safety documentation.
• Working knowledge of nuclear facility fire protection requirements and applicable NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience evaluating active and passive fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of fire-related accident analysis and the selection of preventive and mitigative controls.
• Ability to evaluate safety-related structures, systems, and components from a fire protection perspective.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, safety analyses, and other technical documentation.
• Ability to develop independent, objective, and technically defensible conclusions.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet an accelerated document-review schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to meet applicable security and project-access requirements.
• Must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived organizational or personal conflicts of interest associated with similar projects or vendors.

• Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience performing independent nuclear safety or fire protection reviews.
• Experience supporting advanced-reactor or nuclear technology projects.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR Part 830 nuclear safety requirements.
• Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009 and other applicable safety-basis standards and guidance.
• Familiarity with DOE fire protection requirements, including DOE O 420.1C.
• Experience reviewing hazard analyses, accident analyses, control selection, and safety-system classifications.
• Knowledge of nuclear confinement, defense-in-depth, and safety-significant or safety-class systems.
• Experience supporting regulatory, authorization-basis, or technical oversight organizations.

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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