Fire Protection Engineer - Anchorage, AK

Fire Protection Engineer Position

NANA Worley is accepting applications for multiple positions at varying classifications from Fire Protection Engineers to Fire Protection Specialist Engineers dependent on experience and competencies. This position provides fire protection discipline support as part of a multi-discipline engineering and design team by researching, specifying, developing, designing, engineering, or testing of fire and gas protective (detection, signaling, notification, mitigation, suppression, and passive protective) systems. Individuals are expected to apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques to project assignments. This is a full time, non-rotational position located at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage, AK.

Responsibilities include :

• Researching and analyzing data such as client design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Analyzing requirements of codes and standards to assess the fire protective elements required to meet fire protective objectives.
• Working with clients to develop a project's scope of work, estimates, and / or schedules.
• Reviewing and approving project drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Developing major equipment, material selection, and construction specifications.
• Using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Directing and coordinating construction, installation, fabrication and / or operational testing activities to ensure services, products and / or systems conform to engineering design and client criteria.
• Ensuring that all assigned activities and operations comply with applicable codes, regulations, and laws.
• Evaluating field installations and recommending design modifications.
• Coordinating activities with other project disciplines involved in fabrication, operation, application, and installation or repair of various materials, products, or systems.
• Providing technical direction, support and information to other specialists, engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Consistently demonstrating professional skills in structuring assigned activities, creativity, teamwork, communications, operational efficiencies, handling of a client's changing needs, decision making, and analyzing and solving problems.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

The following describes the education and experience typically required to develop the competencies for each classification level; competencies may be demonstrated with other combinations of education, training, experience, and achievements :

Engineer : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution required. A minimum of 2 years of work experience, with oil and gas industry experienced preferred; and Engineer in Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.

Senior Engineer : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution; and 4-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry; and PE license strongly desired.

Staff Engineer : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, 8-15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience.

Senior Staff Engineer : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of experience.

Principal Engineer : Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or Bachelor's degree and 25+ years of experience.

Preferred Experience :

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and client.

Mathematical Skills : Comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs and theorems. Ability to apply mathematical operations to work projects.

Reasoning Ability : Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current versions of AutoCAD design software. Proficiency with the following programs is preferred :

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :