This position may be eligible for varying levels of telework. Amount of telework, if any, will be determined by job scope, candidate location, and other factors related to the position.
Seeking to hire entry level Fire Protection Engineers. These engineers will report to the SRNS Fire Protection Engineering Organization and will be responsible for fire protection related compliance within various facilities at SRS.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Conducting fire hazard analysis
Conducting NFPA/ICC code reviews
Specifying technical aspects of fire protection systems to ensure Life Safety compliance
Performing building walkdowns to assess for compliance according to Department of Energy standards.
Developing conventional engineering and scientific solutions to technical task objectives
Learning SRNS and specific division/department systems and requirements for accomplishing tasks.
Assisting more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in complex tasks
Accepting delegated technical responsibility for a limited phase of a scientific or an engineering program
Supporting engineers or scientists performing related phases of a program
Assisting in study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures relating to a limited phase of a group's function.
Organizing and accepting responsibility for the accuracy of limited technical analyses, and evaluation of results using standard techniques and procedures
Preparing project cost proposals for an assigned area. Assist in the preparation of technical manuals, reports, and procedures
Participating in a support capacity on total quality initiatives
Entry Level Engineers in Fire Protection should be able to:
Build and maintain relationships with coworkers outside the field of engineering, this may include operations, maintenance, construction, nuclear and criticality safety, etc.
Perform tasks both individually and as members of cross-functional teams
Manage time effectively and balance working on multiple projects, technical documents, etc. concurrently
Communicate complex topics in language fitting for the audience
Originate and edit written technical documents
Work under the direction and guidance of more senior fire protection engineers
Develop conventional engineering and scientific solutions to technical task objectives. Learn specific Division/Department systems and requirements for accomplishing tasks. Assist more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in more complex tasks. Accept delegated technical responsibility for a limited phase of a scientific or an engineering program. Support engineers or scientists performing related phases of a program. Assist in study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures relating to a limited phase of a group's function. Organize and accept responsibility for the accuracy of limited technical analyses, and evaluation of results using standard techniques and procedures. Make scientific, engineering and design calculations. May prepare project cost proposal in an assigned area. Assist in the preparation of technical manuals, reports and procedures. May advance technology within assigned area through the medium of patent disclosures, preparation and presentation of technical papers, articles and talks.
Clearance Required to Perform Job?
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Salary Range (annual)
$54,396 - $89,292
Note:
Salary offers are commensurate with candidate's experience and applicable education in comparison to incumbents.
Basic Education Qualifications
Bachelor degree in applicable science or engineering discipline
Other Required Qualifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Degrees/Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
Sound technical knowledge base of disciplines's standard concepts, principles and techniques.
Ability to apply formal training.
Competency #1
Deliver Results
Competency Description #1
Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.
Competency #2
Model Excellence
Competency Description #2
Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.
Deliver your work with pride and ownership.
Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.
Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.
Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.
Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.
Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.
Adhere to conduct of operations principles.
Competency #3
Build Relationships
Competency Description #3
Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.
Competency #4
Shape the Future
Competency Description #4
Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.
Competency #5
Energize & Recognize Team
Competency Description #5
Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.Ask for help and support when needed.Recognize colleagues for their achievements.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
Job Expires
16-Jun-2022