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Fire Protection Design Engineer (Alarm & Detection Systems)

  1. Aiken
AE-000509

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Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Atkins Nuclear is currently seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer (Alarm & Detection Systems) to join the nuclear team in Aiken, SC.

JOB DUTIES
  • Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS. 
  • Primary responsibilities include engineering task analysis, walk-downs, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Location Plans, Connection Diagrams, Conduit / Block Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Panel Detail Drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Battery Loading Calculations in accordance with national consensus codes and standards. 
  • Provide technical support to site construction forces, start-up & testing, suppliers or subcontract personnel. 
  • Prepare Data Sheets, Statements of Work, Procurement Specifications, Design Build Specifications, and Purchase Requisitions.
  • Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • Candidate must demonstrate eight (8) years of recent design experience, four (4) of which shall include alarm & detection systems design.
  • General knowledge of electrical/control systems, connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID’s, and battery loading calculations is required.
  • Candidate must possess a working knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to fire detection and alarm systems, such as NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA 101, IBC, and various other ISA and IEEE standards.
  • Experience with 2D Microstation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is required.
  • Ability to use Windows Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Must be able to walk down systems in the field.
  • Previous SRS Design Engineering experience is preferred.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Candidate functioning as Fire Protection Engineers shall be a graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum. If not such a graduate, candidate must be a Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection.
  • Candidate possessing full membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) or a NICET Level III certification in the applicable subfield is deemed to have met the above requirements.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.


Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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