Principal Engineer- Fire Protection Design Engineer (Alarm and Detection Systems)

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- Fire Protection Design Engineer (Alarm and Detection Systems) opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.


Principal Engineer- Fire Protection Design Engineer (Alarm and Detection Systems)
Close Date: 4/23/2025
Job #-1354

DUTIES

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve
unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site
systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to
less senior professionals on related tasks.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination
or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having
expertise in a functional area(s} of technical expertise.

Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs
seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.

Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these
evaluations.

Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology
are inadequate for solution.

Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks
identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed.

Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and
management.

Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering
reports, technical papers and articles.


DUTIES (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING)

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.

Work Hours: Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules
including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/l0's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and
9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS
holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables
and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Ph.D. degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience.
OR A MS with 8+ years' experience. OR A BS with 10+ years' experience or more.

Education (Specific for the Posting):  
Graduate of an ABET accredited Fire Protection Engineering program.
OR

BS degree in an engineering discipline and at least one of the following:
• Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection.
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) NICET Level III/IV certification in the Fire Alarm,
Detection and Signaling area of expertise
• Professional or Fellow Member in the SFPE

Experience/Skills:

Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years recent design experience, four (4) of which shall be in the
following area of expertise:

Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling Design - General knowledge of electrical/control systems,
connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID’s, and battery
loading calculations

Additional skills required:
• Working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and National Consensus Codes and
Standards such as NFPA 13, 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)
• Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office Applications

Candidate must be able to perform weekly field walk downs of the job site for the engineering work being
performed. These walk downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in
progress, walking for distances of over half a mile, climbing of ladders to access remote areas, dressing
out in protective clothing and environments where a respirator is required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access:  Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the
selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work
assignments.
Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE /
NNSA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (SPECIFIC FOR THE POSTING)

Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience 
Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
Previous SRS design experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing
engineering support to SRS facilities.


UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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