Fire Protection Engineer

Posted 8/31/2026 · last confirmed live 9/2/2026

About Valar Atomics At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Team   As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment that power Valar's advanced nuclear technologies. The team ensures designs are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for long-term performance. The Role   We're seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Engineer to join our Engineering team and accelerate the frontier of advanced power generation. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing fire protection systems and processes for ensuring the safety of reactor buildings and other Valar facilities. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to bring new facilities from concept to production, and serve as a domain expert for all things fire related at the company. Key Responsibilities   Supporting engineering design, analysis, calculations, and specifications for facility infrastructure fire and life safety systems   Develop building and fire code compliance documents and fire life safety designs for Valar office and reactor facilities   Perform hazardous material analysis for code compliance purposes, such as chemical classification, chemical quantity analysis, chemical inventory management, and related system design support   Support facility construction teams to develop field solutions   Support commissioning activities for reactor facility builds   Conduct fire/life safety code reviews and analyses   Prepare and present technical reports and presentations   Review and comment on shop drawing design packages developed by contractors   Basic Qualifications     Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline   1+ years of experience in the design and construction of fire protection systems   Preferred Skills and Experience     Professional Engineer License (P.E.)   Working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes, and NFPA Codes & Standards   NICET certification in relevant fire protection programs   Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance   FDS software modeling capabilities   Construction, facility management, or consulting engineering experience   Proficient in Autodesk Revit   What We Offer    Competitive base salary  Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company  Comprehensive medical benefits  Unlimited PTO Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite  Generous PPE stipend High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy  Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement  Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders  The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Salary $112,000 — $137,000 USD

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