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Fire Protection Engineer

8/7/2025

The Fire Protection Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert for the fire protection program and oversee the design, procurement, installation, and turnover of fire protection systems. They will also support the Operations organization during the commissioning phase.

Salary

105000 - 135000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, SHINE is an industry leader in next-generation fusion, developing innovative fusion-based technology that combines safety, cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility. SHINE has successfully commercialized fusion across multiple applications, including neutron testing markets such as neutron radiography, radiation-effects testing and fusion material research. It has commercialized and is scaling its proprietary medical isotope production, processes, supplying high-quality radioisotopes essential for procedures including diagnosing heart disease and cancer as well as cancer therapy. Beyond these applications, SHINE is pioneering nuclear waste recycling to make nuclear energy more sustainable. Its long-term purpose is to change the way humans make energy by commercializing fusion energy. Unlike other fusion companies, SHINE takes a commercially driven path mirroring successful deep-tech industries. Through this visionary approach, SHINE is advancing technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy, making a lasting impact across multiple sectors. #SHINETogether #FusionTechnology
About the Role

Description

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to serve as subject matter expert for the fire protection program, fire hazard analysis, penetration seals, fire detection systems, and fire suppression systems for the SHINE Moly-99 campus. These systems encompass a variety of commercial quality and safety-related requirements. The Fire Protection Engineer will oversee the design, procurement, installation, and turnover of their systems to the Operations department. The Engineer will also support the Operations organization during the commissioning phase. For this role specifically, the Engineer will be responsible for the following program and systems:

  • Fire Protection Program (non-fire brigade facilities, NFPA 801)
  • Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA)
  • Facility Fire Detection and Suppression 
  • Hot Cell Fire Detection System 
  • Penetration Seal Schedule 

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000 plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Act as the subject matter expert and owner of the fire protection program and systems within job description.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation for program and systems to ensure complete and accurate information is available to other engineering departments and SHINE subcontractors.
  • Perform owner’s acceptance reviews for vendor provided design.
  • Provide review and resolution of construction inquiries, as required. This may include shop drawing reviews, requests for information, field change requests, and nonconformance reports.
  • Perform walk-downs of installed equipment in the field to verify adequacy, and review work packages.
  • Identify and track resolution of system-specific project issues, such as nonconformances and coordination of system routing with other engineering groups.
  • Provide support to Procurement for requests for quote, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and delivery of equipment, as required.
  • Provide schedule input to manager for assigned work.
  • Support Operations group with turnover and commissioning activities.
  • Provide stakeholder feedback on Auxiliary Systems, Structural Engineering, Chemical Process, and Nuclear Systems Engineering group designs.



Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related discipline with fire protection experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering design.
  • Ability to oversee multiple project activities in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience making informed design decisions while taking risk, cost, and schedule into account.
  • Ability to own, maintain, and optimize multiple systems in various stages of project completion.
  • Ability to forecast timelines for completing assigned work scopes. 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • The following experience is preferred:
  • Experience in NFPA 801.
  • Experience in 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70 for accident analyses.
  • Experience in procurement processes to purchase equipment.
  • Experience working with vendors on final system design and testing.
  • Experience writing requirements documents.
  • Experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

  

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.


SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.


SHINE Technologies 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 or veteran status.


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Key Skills
Fire Protection EngineeringFire Hazard AnalysisFire Detection SystemsFire Suppression SystemsDesign DocumentationConstruction InquiriesVendor CoordinationProcurement ProcessesNuclear Quality AssuranceCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsRisk AssessmentProject ManagementSystem OptimizationTimeline ForecastingStakeholder Feedback
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