Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Engineering Specialist II (Fire Protection) in Oak Ridge, TN.
Navarro is a premier contractor providing high-quality technical services to DOE, NASA, and DOD. Navarro's success is based on our customer service focus and our well-known responsiveness and innovation. In all we do, either in corporate management or in our services to our clients, we seek for the most effective and efficient approaches to provide best value to our clients.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keeps Management advised as to status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems.
Provides technical assistance and guidance to assigned engineers, architects, scientists, specialists, designers and technicians.
Assists in the training and evaluation of assigned technical personnel.
Continually upgrades his/her technical knowledge and capabilities.
Assures quality, quantity, and completeness of assigned tasks.
Plans and schedules discipline efforts associated with assignment(s).
Assures the timeliness and accuracy of oral and written technical reports on assigned discipline activities.
Maintains proper engineering, architectural, or scientific files and records.
Performs a variety of other discipline related work, as required
Serves as consultant to engineering management, providing advice and counsel on special engineering assignments.
Assists in new business efforts involving specialized engineering applications. Develops preliminary cost estimates and participates in proposal preparation and presentation.
Prepares and reviews project controls, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects, forecasts and change orders.
Provides technical direction and assigns work to subordinate engineers and others who assist on specific assignments.
Reviews and checks work.
Coordinates and monitors the work of unique field engineering activities and of specialized outside consultants. May participate in selection of outside consultants.
Conducts or leads special studies on economic feasibility, new technologies, methods, or materials
Requests assistance from senior Engineers, Architects, or Scientists as necessary to comply with the applicable legal requirements on practicing discipline related responsibilities
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture or science or equivalent education, specific training, or experience in area of expertise, as approved by the pertinent Discipline Chief.
Experience: 10+ years discipline experience in the area of expertise
Active DOE Q clearance
Ability to prepare Transitional Fire Hazards Analysis and Fire Hazards Analysis in accordance with DOE Order 420.1C, Facility Safety
Knowledge of DOE Fire Protection Orders and Standards
Knowledge of fire water systems and construction experience preferred
D&D experience preferred
Perform field verifications and walk downs of fire protection related equipment
Meets the definition of Qualified Fire Protection Engineer in accordance with DOE
Meets the requirements for Professional Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
