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Fire Protection Design Engineer, Level IV

Akima

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Oak Ridge, TN
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Job Description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

Engineer responsible for Fire Protection Design. Below job requirements/preferred requirements relate to job tasks required for this position.
  • 5+ years of progressive and relevant experience in Fire Sprinkler System Design.
  • Experience implementing programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety is in accordance with all OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety Code requirements.
  • Ability to plan, self-perform tasks and multi-task on multiple projects.
  • The position requires the ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word and utilize automated workflow systems.
  • Must be able to coordinate verification and validation of documents with technical and operations personnel prior to release for approval and implementation.
  • Ability to develop and maintain historical information.
  • Ability to prepare, interpret, maintain, and incorporate requirements of technical drawings and operating documents.
  • Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process.

Qualifications

  • S. degree in Fire Administration/Prevention, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 15-20 years direct experience
  • A Q clearance or ability to get one is required.
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug tes
  • Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

Preferred Job Requirements:
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE).
  • Proficiency using hydraulic calculation software (HASS, etc.).
  • DOE work experience.

Job ID

2026-22290
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing 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 AIS, 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, AIS 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, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS 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.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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About Us
Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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