Fire Safety Engineer

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. 

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE—a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

OVERVIEW

Orano USA is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to support fire safety and suppression engineering for Project IKE.  As the Fire Safety Engineer, you will apply advanced fire protection engineering principles to high‑hazard industrial environments, including uranium‑enrichment systems, chemical processes, and specialized nuclear facilities. You will design and evaluate fire protection systems, lead hazard analyses, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to maintain world‑class safety performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fire Hazard Analysis — Perform fire and explosion hazard assessments for nuclear and industrial systems, including chemical storage, enrichment equipment, and critical infrastructure.
• Fire Protection System Design — Engineer suppression, detection, alarm, and smoke control systems compliant with NFPA, DOE, NRC, and Orano internal standards.
• Code and Regulatory Compliance — Interpret and apply NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and nuclear‑industry fire protection requirements; support licensing and regulatory documentation.
• Performance‑based Fire Modeling — Use FDS, PyroSim, and egress modeling tools to evaluate fire scenarios, smoke movement, and evacuation strategies.
• Facility Inspections and Audits — Conduct inspections of fire pumps, sprinklers, alarms, extinguishing systems, and facility fire barriers; document findings and corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness Support — Contribute to fire response planning, drills, and training for operations and emergency teams.
• Incident Investigation — Participate in root‑cause analyses and develop engineering recommendations following fire‑related events.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration — Work closely with nuclear safety engineers, chemical engineers, operations managers, and external regulators.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, preferably in industrial, chemical, or nuclear environments.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and performance‑based fire engineering.
• Experience with fire modeling tools (FDS, PyroSim) and hydraulic calculation software.
• Ability to produce clear, technically rigorous reports for internal and regulatory audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection.
• Experience with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear‑industry fire protection requirements.
• Familiarity with combustible loading analysis, fire barrier evaluations, and high‑hazard industrial processes.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent credential.