Project Description: Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  

UPF will be built by 2025 for $6.5 billion and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provided enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.  

The UPF Project has multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime and/or nightshift when a business need arises.  Work schedule and overtime are to be approved in advance by supervisors. 

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; the successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject to and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.  

Role Overview:

The Senior Fire Protection Field Engineer will be working as part of the Construction team helping with compliance to CP-211 “Fire Prevention & Protection” as well as NFPA 241. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in fire protection system design and construction. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of the IBC and NFPA standards including but not limited to NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 801, NFPA 101, and NFPA 241.  The candidate will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering/construction disciplines and the client in the development of the design and installation of the systems. Experience in design, procurement, and installation of fire protection equipment per DOE and National Standards is required.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Ability to work independently, use engineering judgment, and devise new approaches to solving problems.

Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may also include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and/or difficult coordination requirements.

Perform work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs), appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.

Prepare communications to vendors and clients, review bid analyses and make recommendations, and prepare or assist in the preparation of studies, designs, reports, or proposals.

Perform or assist in the performance of problem analysis and original design.

Provide construction support for all phases of the project in conjunction with NFPA 241 requirements. 

Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Support the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel by promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.    

Basic Qualifications: 

Level 1: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology (or approved equivalent) from an accredited university, with minimum 9 years of relevant work experience, and prior experience with fire protection compliance.  In lieu of degree, must have minimum 15 years experience, which includes prior experience with fire protection compliance. 

Level 2: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology (or approved equivalent) from an accredited university, with minimum 13 years of relevant work experience and extensive experience and knowledge of fire protection compliance and working knowledge of NFPA.  In lieu of degree, must have minimum 19 years experience, which includes prior extensive experience and knowledge with fire protection compliance and a working knowledge of NFPA.

Must be a US citizen.

Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the worksite.