Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Location: Warsaw. Relocation: None. Telework: Part-Time Telework. Salary range is determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications, with a 15% uplift for positions in NYC or San Francisco where applicable.

Job Summary

The Fire Protection Engineer will be part of the Mechanical Engineering group. You will prepare fire hazards analyses, technical reports and supporting studies, size fire protection equipment and piping, perform hydraulic calculations, and perform related calculations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in process and fire protection system design and develop fire hazards analysis design documents that incorporate applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements. You will coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the client in the design. Familiarity with International Building and Fire Codes and NFPA codes and standards is preferred.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of Fire Protection structures, systems, and components in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements
• Assist in performing building and fire code analyses and interpretations
• Prepare technical reports, studies, design documentation, calculations using engineering software, and specifications for complex fire protection equipment
• Apply principles of fire safety in developing and maintaining the fire hazards analysis
• Assist in implementing programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety in accordance with OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements
• Develop fire protection system acceptance protocols
• Support the development of the fire protection components of the authorization basis documents and other safety submittals
• Provide technical guidance in the development of fire protection equivalencies to NFPA codes and standards
• Provide technical guidance in the review of engineering analyses and engineering judgments for alternative fire barrier systems, opening protectives, and penetration firestops
• Interface with internal and external customers for design, installation, and testing of Fire Protection Systems
• Interface with other disciplines to provide feedback and validation of engineering and design efforts related to Fire Protection
• Maintain current knowledge of all building and fire protection codes and regulations to ensure compliance
• Support construction, startup, and operations on an as-needed basis

Education And Experience Requirements

Level 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or International Equivalent).

Level 2: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or International Equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be authorized to live and work in Poland without sponsorship
• Knowledge of fire, life safety, and building codes and fire protection engineering design principles
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer programs
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Polish

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Experience as a Fire Protection Engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility with a strong background in fire suppression and fire alarm system design and fire hazards analysis
• Prior work experience on a large-scale project with demonstrated flexibility in work assignments

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (as permitted by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation may email acesstmt@bechtel.com.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction