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Fire Protection Engineer I, II or III-March 2024
Richmond
Mar 29, 2026
About Fire Protection Engineer I, II or III

  Fire Protection Engineer I, II or III

  At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

  We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

  Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

  At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

  This position does not offer relocation assistance.

  Job Summary

  This posting is for one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. The following job summary represents the mid-level description (Fire Protection Engineer II) for this role. Required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience associated with each level is provided to clarify qualifications for each specific level.

  This role is a specialty engineering position within the Corporate Risk Engineering team that performs risk and fire protection engineering. The engineer will be responsible for the specification, design review, construction review, commissioning, and ongoing support for all fire protection and loss control systems within the Company, including both capital projects and operating units. The role encompasses specialty engineering in industrial / high hazard occupancies including offshore, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar, petrochemical / LNG, power generation, as well as traditional storage / commercial occupancies. The engineer will be knowledgeable in fire alarm and suppression, with an emphasis on special hazards system typically found in energy facilities. The role also leads other specialized risk engineering programs such as Company’s process safety program, jurisdictional boiler / pressure vessel inspection program, and Public Safety Education program.

  As part of this role, the engineer will lead the external risk engineering inspections and surveys (both property and boiler / machinery) as well as conduct their own internal risk engineering surveys. The engineer will then scope and lead risk improvement projects that satisfy the recommendations from those surveys as well as internal risk engineering standards.The engineer will be embedded as a critical member of various project teams as the technical fire protection and risk engineering lead for complex projects, such as new generating, petrochemical / LNG, or renewable energy facilities. They will be expected to provide subject matter expertise that is critical for the execution of the project, and that may have significant impacts to the viability or constructability of the asset.

  The engineer will provide technical direction and specification to outside designers and engineering technologists for the design of the company’s fire protection and risk management systems. They will also review the technical work products produced by those entities for compliance with building and fire codes as well as internal standards and provide approval for installation. Once the systems are constructed, the engineer will review the installed system for compliance with internal and external specifications, lead system commissioning, and ultimately accept the system on behalf of the Company.

  This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of risk / fire protection engineering. Second level position in the risk / fire protection engineering series provides engineering support and distinguished from Risk / Fire Protection Engineer I by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required.

  Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  Fire Protection Engineer I : 0-2 years of experience in fire protection engineering. The candidate must possess (or will possess by June 2024) an ABET accredited engineering degree specifically in fire protection engineering or possess a current or expired P.E. in fire protection engineering.

  Fire Protection Engineer II: 3+ years of experience in fire protection engineering. The candidate must possess (or will possess by June 2024) an ABET accredited engineering degree specifically in fire protection engineering or possess a current or expired P.E. in fire protection engineering. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement.

  Fire Protection Engineer III : 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering. The candidate must possess (or will possess by June 2024) an ABET accredited engineering degree specifically in fire protection engineering or possess a current or expired P.E. in fire protection engineering. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement.

  Specific knowledge, skills and abilities include:

  For the following knowledge, skills and abilities, degree of proficiency is commensurate with position level (Fire Protection Engineer I, II or III):

  Knowledge of fire protection engineering theories and principles.

  Knowledge of explosion mitigation systems (such as those installed in accordance with NFPA 68 & 69)

  Knowledge of IBC/IBC and NFPA codes, inclusive of those that are utilized in high hazard industrial applications

  Knowledge of industry / insurance standards such as those from FM, API, or DNV-GL

  Knowledge of gas, flame, and other safety related process control systems

  Knowledge of hand calculations or calculation software associated with water based fire suppression, clean agent fire suppression, fire dynamics, and deflagration venting

  Ability to evaluate risks within energy and high hazard industrial environments.

  Knowledge of property and machinery related failure modes and mitigations for large power generation equipment, LNG / petrochemical facilities, offshore facilities, and renewable technology such as battery energy storge systems (BESS) and hydrogen.

  Knowledge of Process Hazard Analyses including HAZOPs and LOPA’s

  Knowledge of cryogenic protection and passive fire protection for petrochemical applications

  The following skillsets required for all levels:

  Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.

  Effective decision-making skills.

  Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

  Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

  Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.

  Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.

  Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

  Education Requirements

  REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

  For placement of a candidate in the Risk / Fire Protection Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

  Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Fire Protection Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, OR:

  Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, and a Master’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, OR;

  Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technologyand a post-graduate Fire Protection Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, OR;

  Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license in Fire Protection Engineering.

  Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

  Depending on functional responsibilities and location of position must review ANS 3.1 12/79, ANSI N18.1-1971 or ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 and DOM-QA-1 as appropriate.

  Working Conditions

  Cold Up to 25%

  Energized Wires Up to 25%

  Heat Up to 25%

  Loud Noise Up to 25%

  Office Work Environment 76 -100%

  Operating Machinery Up to 25%

  Outdoors Up to 25%

  Radiation Up to 25%

  Travel Up to 25%

  Other Working Conditions

  Test Description

  No Testing Required

  Export Control

  Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

  Other Information

  We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

  Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

  You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

  Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy

  There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!

  About Dominion Energy

  I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

  I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

  We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

  Join us!

  Facts:

  ·17,000 employees

  ·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

  ·16 states in the US

  ·$100 billion of assets

  ·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

  ·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

  Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

  We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

  Nearest Major Market: Richmond

  Job Segment: Testing, Boiler Engineer, Embedded, Construction, Technical Writer, Technology, Engineering

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