Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will provide technical support across multiple U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) programs. Your role involves designing and validating fire protection systems for both existing and new naval and marine vessels, including aircraft carriers, combatants, amphibious ships, auxiliary support vessels, and specialized mission platforms. You will support these efforts throughout all phases—from initial concept and design through construction, operational life cycle, and fleet integration. Your responsibilities will include engineering solutions for firefighting, fire detection, auxiliary systems, compressed air, hydraulics, and cooling systems essential to maintaining ship functionality and mission readiness. You will contribute independently and collaboratively on engineering projects, primarily in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support throughout all design stages, from preliminary to post-production, for MSC or Navy vessel auxiliary systems.

• Develop purchase specifications and detailed installation packages for auxiliary/firefighting systems.

• Design marine auxiliary and piping systems, reviewing and analyzing preliminary and functional design documentation.

• Contribute to specifications writing, design calculations, outfitting design, and marine drawing, adhering to drawing standards and best marine design practices.

• Update Selected Record Drawings (SRDs), conduct ship checks, and prepare technical work documents.

• Write test procedures, compile and evaluate design and test data, and prepare technical specifications.

• Research, plan, design, develop, modify, and evaluate Firefighting systems.

• Develop deliverables, conduct quality assurance reviews, and perform risk assessments.

• Apply knowledge of commercial standards, including ABS, NAVSEA OP-4, SOLAS, SNAME, CFR, ASTM, NVIC and NFPA.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience

US Citizen with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Ability to work on individual projects and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team environment.

Experience with US commercial ship design standards

Experience with Military Sealift Command (MSC) marine engineering practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Power Point

BS Mechanical or Marine Engineering degree or equivalent experience

In lieu of degree, training and deployment from the US Navy/USCG or equivalent experience

AutoCAD experience: Ability to draft detailed multi-view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, systems, assemblies, and products.

Desired:

Experience working within NAVSEA or MSC engineering team projects

Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $61,100 - $122,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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