Nuclear Facilities Engineer

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.