Fire Protection Engineer III

Company Overview:

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

 

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

AFO is looking for a Fire Protection Engineer III to work in Piketon, OH.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for various elements of support and provides fire protection engineering support as needed to implement the site wide fire protection program. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one of or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Analyzes buildings, transportation systems, and materials for potential fire hazards and design fire prevention and suppression systems.
• Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazard. Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• May act as a lead.
• Typically requires BA and 5-7 years.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering and up to 3 years’ experience in fire protection work or equivalent
  education/experience such as work with piping/mechanical systems, building construction, or
  control/alarm systems.

• Typical experience ranges from 0 to 3 years.

• Must be able to obtain a DOE “L” clearance.

Contingent upon position availability.

Benefits Information: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range: $125,000/year Job ID: 2026-25823 Work Type: On-Site