Nuclear Facilities Engineer (Fire Protection Focus)

HiFyve is hiring a Nuclear Facilities Engineer (Fire Protection Focus) in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $104K - $211K

Shift: 4x10 schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)

Location: Onsite - Los Alamos, NM (Relocation package)

Position Overview:

This is a high-impact engineering role supporting critical facility infrastructure in a complex, highly regulated environment. You will serve as a subject matter expert in fire protection systems, working across multidisciplinary teams to design, maintain, and improve safety-critical systems that support mission-driven operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, and support fire protection systems (alarms, suppression, life safety, passive systems)
• Lead and support system modifications, upgrades, and new installations
• Perform engineering studies (arc flash, fault current, system coordination, equipment sizing)
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, and other regulatory standards
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction teams
• Support commissioning, testing, and system turnover processes
• (Senior level) Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead complex multi-discipline projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with fire protection systems in industrial, commercial, or nuclear environments
• Strong understanding of engineering design, system integration, and lifecycle support
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC, etc.)
• Experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across teams
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3+ years (Engineer II) or 6+ years (Engineer III) experience
• U.S. Citizenship required (clearance eligibility)
• Ability to obtain high-level security clearance

Why Join Us:

• Work on mission-critical systems with real-world national impact
• High visibility, high-responsibility engineering role
• Strong compensation + relocation support
• Career growth in a technically advanced environment

If you are interested, please apply.