Fire Protection Engineer

Role summary

Fire Protection Engineer is a role at Idaho Environmental Coalition in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Salary: USD 77,635–174,365 per year. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Fire Protection Engineer

Company

Idaho Environmental Coalition

Location

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 77,635–174,365 per year

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-09-01

Job description

Work Location: Site – INTEC

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10’s

Salary Grade : 15 Salary Range- Min $77,635 Mid $99,195 Max $120,755

Salary Grade: 18 Salary Range Min $111,520 Mid $142,945 Max $174,365

Position Purpose:

Qualify as a fire protection technician and serve in that capacity until required qualifications are met for Fire Protection Engineer. As a Fire Protection Technician, conduct fire protection inspections, develop hot work permits, issue fire impairments, and work under the direction of a fire protection engineer. A Fire Protection Engineer's (FPE) purpose is to ensure comprehensive implementation and maintenance of the Fire Protection Program in accordance with PRD-199, “Idaho Cleanup Project Fire Protection Program.” The FPE ensures compliance with applicable fire protection requirements and establishes a level of fire protection sufficient to achieve the programmatic goals identified in DOE Order 420.1C, “Facility Safety.” The FPE provides Fire Protection Program professional expertise and direction to all of WM-INTEC. Ensures all aspects of the IEC Fire Protection Program are implemented and maintained in compliance with the requirements of ICP Manual 14A. Apply fire protection expertise to the highly complex issues associated with WM-INTEC. Provide consultation and professional leadership to the project management team and the safety and health professionals on all WM-INTEC fire protection issues. Responsible for providing professional leadership and oversight for the day-to-day fire protection program. Identifies, interprets, and assists management in the implementation of fire protection functional requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in the initial task and/or project development activities (as appropriate), as well as review of drawings, plans, and physical walk-downs of facilities. Maintaining fire protection documents for all WM-INTEC facilities via FHA/HAD/or AFA. Interface with nuclear safety engineers to assist with SAR/DSA accident scenarios. The FPE will evaluate the effectiveness of functional requirements and their implementation at the specific facilities. The FPE provides feedback to management and facility managers to ensure implementation of the requirements meets the expectations of pertinent regulations and contractual obligations. The FPE will apply and directly contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques, as well as develop solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. The FPE will provide leadership and work direction to co-workers, and their actions would contribute to achieving significant organizational business objectives. The FPE may train junior level personnel including Fire Protection Technicians in technical complexities of assigned work. The FPE supports Company goals for operational excellence, Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):

This is a multi-level posting and the successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. At the Idaho Environmental Coalition, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Fire Protection Technician: Meet the qualification for fire protection technician (QCFPTS01 ICP Fire Protection Technician) and work under the mentorship of a Fire Protection Engineer.

Fire Protection Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field and a minimum of 4 years of engineering practice with at least one year in responsible charge of fire protection engineering work. Meet the qualifications for fire protection Engineer as outlined in ICP STD-1105, Fire Protection Qualification

Salary Grade 15: Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years directly relevant experience

Salary Grade 18: Bachelor’s Degree plus 12 years directly relevant experience

The U.S. Department of Energy’s' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID -compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

A temporary driver’s license is not an acceptable form of identification.

State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)

U.S. passport

U.S. passport card

DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents

Permanent resident card

Border crossing card

An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)

HSPD-12 PIV card

Foreign government-issued passport

Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Special Requirements/Training:

Must be able to advance to fire protection engineer. Will spend time working as a fire protection technician until the fire protection engineer qualification is achieved. The preferred candida