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Fire Protection Design Engineer – Alarm & Detection Systems

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Savannah River Site (SRS) – Aiken, SC

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (active DOE L/Q preferred)

Work Schedule: Up to a 40-hour work week (5/8s, 4/10s, or 9/80 schedule depending on project needs)

Pay Rate: $79–$85/hr

Impact

As a Fire Protection Design Engineer, you will support critical national security and nuclear facility operations at the Savannah River Site. In this role, you will design and implement fire detection and alarm systems that protect personnel, facilities, and mission-critical infrastructure. Your engineering expertise will help ensure compliance with national safety standards while enabling safe and reliable operation of complex DOE facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide design engineering support for fire protection systems including fire alarm, detection, and signaling systems.
• Perform engineering task analysis, field walkdowns, and design development for facility fire protection systems.
• Develop and generate engineering design output documents, including:
• Location plans
• Connection diagrams
• Conduit/block diagrams
• Logic diagrams
• Panel detail drawings
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Battery loading calculations
• Ensure system designs comply with national consensus codes and standards.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, startup/testing groups, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical data sheets, procurement specifications, statements of work, design-build specifications, and purchase requisitions.
• Support construction execution through technical reviews, troubleshooting, and field coordination.
• Deliver engineering services in alignment with Savannah River Site engineering processes and procedures. Fire Protection Design Engineer

Required Qualifications

Education

• ABET-accredited Fire Protection Engineering degree, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus one of the following:
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) – Fire Protection
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Alarm / Detection / Signaling
• Professional or Fellow Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Fire Protection Design Engineer

Experience

• 10+ years of recent engineering design experience
• At least 4 years focused on Fire Alarm, Detection, and Signaling system design
• Experience designing or supporting:
• Fire alarm systems
• Detection and signaling systems
• Electrical/control system interfaces
• Logic diagrams, connection diagrams, and panel layouts
• P&ID documentation and battery load calculations Fire Protection Design Engineer

Core Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in:

• NFPA Codes & Standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA 101)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• ISA / IEEE standards related to fire detection systems
• Fire alarm and detection system design
• Electrical and control system integration
• Engineering documentation and technical specifications
• MicroStation 2D CADD or similar design tools
• Microsoft Office for engineering documentation and reporting Fire Protection Design Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Savannah River Site (SRS) or DOE facility engineering experience
• Experience supporting nuclear, chemical process, or highly regulated facilities
• Familiarity with SRS engineering design processes and procedures
• Active or recent DOE L or Q clearance

Work Environment

• Frequent field walkdowns of active construction or operating facilities.
• Work may involve:
• Walking long distances on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders or accessing elevated areas
• Working in industrial environments with required protective equipment

Why Join COMPA Industries

COMPA Industries has supported the DOE complex for over 30 years, delivering highly specialized engineering talent to mission-critical programs. Our engineers contribute to projects that directly support national security, nuclear safety, and advanced technical innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI Nuclear is currently recruiting a Nuclear Safety Engineer. This position is located at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide and support oversight for Nuclear Safety Federal Oversight
• Evaluations, Safety Basis Documents (Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis
• (PDSA), Preliminary Safety Verification Report (PSVR), Documented Safety
• Analysis (DSA), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), etc.) and support nuclear safety integration throughout the design and construction evolution including change implementation and configuration control. Participate in and support investigation, discussion, and resolution of nuclear safety issues.
• Perform or support detailed assessments of nuclear safety processes, procedures, system, and components during engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing through commissioning and start-up.
• Perform walk downs of nuclear safety structures, system and component fabrication and installation activities.
• Provide and or support nuclear security oversight for physical security, information security, technical security, personnel security, cyber security, nuclear material control and accountability, including vulnerability assessment reviews, classification reviews, physical security system reviews, information security reviews, and DOE Information and Facility Security Plan reviews, nuclear security integration throughout the design and construction evolution including change implementation and configuration control,
• Provide or support construction oversight of security related structures, systems and components, including ARGUS/TAUS, PIDAS, and MC&A.
• Perform or participate in walk downs, assessments and or audits of the project's conduct of security through the design, construction and start-up phases through CD4.
• Deliverables for all items noted above include assessment plans and associated briefings and reports.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Experience working on large complex nuclear projects (greater than $100M), with multi-discipline integration is a substantial plus.
• Experience developing Safety Evaluation Reports to recommend approval of Safety Basis Documents per 10CFR830 Subpart B is a substantial plus.
• Commercial Nuclear Safety Experience per 10CFR50 is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience developing or approving Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) Evaluations is a plus.
• Experience at the Savannah River Site is a plus
• A Professional Engineer License is a plus.
• Must be considered a Subject Matter Expert throughout the DOE or Commercial Nuclear Complex
• Experience must include a detailed history demonstrating the ability to resolve difficult technical issues to satisfactory and successful conclusion

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Must have 10-20+ years of demonstrated experience developing Nuclear Safety Basis documents (DSAa, PDSAs) per 10CFR830 Subpart B or developing Safety Evaluation Reports to approve Safety Basis documents per 10CFR830 Subpart B.
• Must have a minimum of 10-20 years of directly relevant technical experience.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• U.S. Citizenship

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Spectra Tech, Inc. is URGENTLY hiring for Structural Engineers in Aiken, South Carolina. APPLY TODAY!

**Per diem is available for non-local candidates who live more than 100 miles away.**

Position Overview

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to support project and facilities engineering. Ideal candidates will have a strong structural background and be knowledgeable in piping supports and HVAC duct support. This role will focus on structural design reviews and supporting safety basis structural items that need to be addressed during projects. Familiarity with concrete foundations and steel structures is desired.

Job Responsibilities

• Support design efforts of modifications on existing facilities.
• Assist in the design and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Work with a team of multi-engineers in support of facility design and/or improvements.
• Perform structural analysis, including some calculations.
• GT Strudl or STAAD software experience is desired.
• Be able to perform walkdowns as needed.
• DOE experience preferred, but not required.

Essential Job Functions

• Structural analysis

Position Requirements (Special Training/License)

• Structural Engineering software experience: GT Strudl or STAAD is preferred

Qualifications

• B.S. in civil engineering, and at least 10 years of professional experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects.
• Department of Energy clearance preferred, but not required.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time—personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.

A well-known client in Aiken, SC is looking to add a Commercial Building Inspector to their team to perform inspections and plan review activities associated with a wide variety of commercial and industrial construction projects to ensure compliance with all adopted building codes, regulations, state laws, and county ordinances.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for conformity to applicable construction codes, zoning ordinances and relevant regulations.
• Identifies discrepancies, violations, and deficiencies within submittal documents and provides detailed feedback to applicants regarding necessary revisions.
• Communicates effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to clarify and resolve plan issues.
• Maintains accurate records of plan review activities, issues identified, and actions taken.
• Attends planning, pre-construction, and during-construction meetings as needed.
• Perform on-site inspections of construction projects at various stages of construction to verify compliance with approved plans.
• Identifies and documents construction discrepancies, violations, and deficiencies.
• Prepares and issues notice of conditions requiring correction to the appropriate project personnel and ensures that violating conditions are corrected.
• Explains violations and discusses corrective actions and changes required for code compliance.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning inspection activities, code requirements, code compliance, code interpretation, and related issues.
• Provides progress and activity reports to supervisor.

Qualifications Include:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Five years of responsible building inspection experience.
• Be certified as a Commercial Combination Inspector by the International Code Council or have the ability to obtain certification within the provisional time limits specified by state law.
• Must be eligible to be licensed as a Commercial Inspector or Provisional Commercial Inspector by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
• Must possess or obtain specified, varying certifications issued by the International Code Council and the State of South Carolina.

Benefits & Compensation

• $65k - $70k
• A complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.