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.