UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer- Fire Protection Design Engineer- Alarm and Detection Systems opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Principal Engineer- Fire Protection Design Engineer – Alarm and Detection Systems
Close Date: 2/03/2026
Job # 1499

DUTIES

Define scope of technical programs and develop effective, quality solutions to challenges which involve
unique or controversial problems. Creatively meet all company and industry requirements and apply site
systems to achieve quality, timely and cost-effective results. Give quality guidance and assistance to less
senior professionals on related tasks.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise
in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.

Provide direction and position responsibility both inside and outside department lines on programs
seeking new approaches to problems and new application of existing engineering or scientific principles.

Evaluate the results of programs and prepares reports and recommendations based on these
evaluations.

Identify and recommend improvements where established technology components and methodology
are inadequate for solution.

Keep informed of the advancement of technology as applied through one's area of technology.
Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving technical tasks
identified by management.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed.

Communicate results and objectives verbally and in manuscripts form to customers colleagues and
management.

Occasionally prepare reports for external publication.

Enhance expertise in field through leadership in local technical societies.

Demonstrate creative ability through medium of patent disclosures, problem solving, engineering
reports, technical papers and articles.

Additional Duties

Provide design engineering staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering task analysis, walk-downs, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to: Location Plans, Connection Diagrams, Conduit / Block Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Panel Detail Drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Battery Loading Calculations in accordance with national consensus codes and standards. Provide technical support to site construction forces, start-up & testing, suppliers or subcontract personnel. Prepare Data Sheets, Statements of Work, Procurement Specifications, Design Build Specifications, and Purchase Requisitions.

Engineering services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures.
Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Additional Education

Graduate of an ABET accredited Fire Protection Engineering program.
BS degree in an engineering discipline and at least one of the following: -
Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection. - -
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) NICET Level III/IV certification in the
Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling area of expertise
Professional or Fellow Member in the SFPE

Additional Experience Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for this position: -

Candidate must demonstrate ten (10) years of recent design experience, four (4) of which shall be in the following area of expertise: -
Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling Design - General knowledge of electrical/control systems, connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID’s, and battery loading calculations -
Working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and National Consensus
Codes and Standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA
101, IBC, and various other ISA and IEEE standards - - -
Experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office Applications

The following qualifications are preferred for this position:

Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience
Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
Previous SRS design experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline and 5 plus years’ experience, OR a MS degree with 8 plus years’ experience; or BS and 10 years’ experience.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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