Constellation
Nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon‑free energy, supplying power and gas solutions nationwide.
Engineer, Fire Protection
Engineer overseeing fire protection program for nuclear plant compliance and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves performing engineering and technical tasks under general supervision to support nuclear plant operations, ensuring all deliverables meet safety analyses, industry codes, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Engineers also develop and improve processes, respond to emergencies, and support outage activities as needed. The Fire Protection Program Engineer serves as the technical authority for the station's fire protection program, maintaining compliance with NFPA standards and NRC regulations, overseeing documentation, conducting engineering evaluations of fire protection systems, and collaborating with corporate, fleet, and industry partners while mentoring staff. • Perform engineering and technical tasks supporting nuclear plant operations • Ensure engineering products comply with safety analyses, industry codes, specifications, and regulations • Develop and improve engineering processes and recommend methodology enhancements • Participate in emergency response, outage support, departmental coverage, and call‑outs • Serve as technical authority for fire protection program compliance with NFPA and NRC standards • Maintain and update program documentation (FPR, Safe Shutdown Analysis, procedures) and generate health reports/KPIs • Perform engineering evaluations, calculations, and reviews of fire barriers, detection, suppression, and safe‑shutdown features • Review and approve design changes affecting fire protection systems or licensing basis • Lead or assist NRC Triennial Fire Protection Inspection preparation and corrective actions • Coordinate with corporate fire protection engineers and participate in fleet working groups and industry committees • Mentor and support fire protection or safe‑shutdown staff
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fire protection
- ▸compliance
- ▸process development
- ▸emergency response
- ▸design review
- ▸nrc inspection
What You Bring
Minimum qualifications differ by level: Entry‑Level requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline; Mid‑Level adds two years of nuclear‑related experience; Senior adds five years of nuclear or related engineering experience. All levels must meet access and medical requirements. • Entry‑Level: BS in Engineering (any listed discipline) plus access/medical clearance • Mid‑Level: BS in Engineering plus 2 years nuclear or related engineering experience • Senior: BS in Engineering plus 5 years nuclear or related engineering experience
Requirements
- ▸bs engineering
- ▸access clearance
- ▸nuclear exp
- ▸entry level
- ▸mid level
- ▸senior
Benefits
Compensation varies by experience: Entry‑Level engineers start at $87,000, Mid‑Level at $92,700‑$114,000, and Senior at $122,400‑$154,000 annually. A comprehensive benefits package includes bonuses, a 401(k) match, employee stock purchase, medical/dental/vision coverage, wellness programs, and paid time off. • Entry‑Level salary: $87,000 per year • Mid‑Level salary: $92,700 – $114,000 per year • Senior salary: $122,400 – $154,000 per year • Benefits include bonus, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase, medical/dental/vision, wellness program, and PTO
Work Environment
Onsite