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Category:  Engineering
Job Ref:  ENG03245-PL
Job Type:  Permanent
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-Illinois-Chicago / Naperville
Job Description
LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY? ENJOY A NEW EXCITING CAREER IN A GROWING INDUSTRY!
AREVA is posting this opportunity to identify and consider viable candidates for upcoming Fire Protection Engineers at our various locations in North America. Responsibilities of qualified individuals will include:
Under direct supervision, performs standard engineering tasks utilizing established practices and procedures. Assignments may involve responsibility for planning and conducting a complete task or portion of a larger more diverse project under the direction of more experienced engineering personnel. This position requires candidate to follow applicable engineering procedures in order to align work processes with regulatory and customer requirements and to develop skills in order to ensure that the team/unit reaches required level of performance to meet project objectives.
General Responsibilities:
  • Performs standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
  • Receives assistance and instructions on unusual or more complex features and possible solutions, as needed.
  • Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering codes and standards.
  • May independently evaluate, select and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
  • Works on special projects, as directed.
  • Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.
Typical Projects This Group May Work On:
  • Nuclear Plant modification/modernization projects including, detailed design drawings, equipment specifications and design change packages.
  • Preparation, revision or update to facility Fire Hazards Analysis.
  • NFPA code compliance analysis.
  • New plant design, including licensing as well as detailed design.
  • NFPA 805 transition.
  • Fire suppression and fire alarm design
  • Fire barrier design and qualifcation testing.
  • Fire modeling.
  • Studies and engineering evaluations detailing recommended and alternative technical approaches to resolve design related issues or to justifiy existing conditions.
The Fire Protection Engineering group is part of the Electrical Engineering Department which falls under the AREVA Engineering & Projects Design Organization within the U.S. The Fire Protection Engineering team has provided engineering support to utilities and heavy industry for over twenty-five years and consists of over forty fire protection engineers and technicians.
With 44 locations in North America, and a global presence, careers at AREVA offer mobility opportunities around the world. Through professional development, technical training and challenging assignments, your job today may be very different from the role you play 10 or even 20 years from now. Our careers move you professionally and geographically. If you're interested in long term career progression and willing to travel and relocate, AREVA is the place for you.

Our 71,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group's industrial strategy.

In anticipation of opportunities in first quarter 2011, we're building our pipeline of potential candidates for Fire Protection Engineers. Complete your profile and upload your resume now to be considered for these future opportunities. Pending project approval, you will be contacted via email to complete the application process.
AREVA supports a safety conscious work environment and nuclear safety culture by aggressively promoting the identification and correction of safety issues and fostering a conservative decision making environment that drives nuclear safety.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.
  • BS in Fire Protection Engineering/Engineering Technology plus 0-2 years of engineering experience.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word & Excel.
  • Basic knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals and codes as they relate to design and calculations.
  • Willingness to travel or accept site assignments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills.
  • Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new assignments and challenges.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • Having successfully passed the EIT/FE is a plus.
  • Prior work experience with an engineering firm is a plus.
  • Customer Oriented - Use the most effective methods so that the group can deliver competitive solutions in terms of quality and timeliness.
  • Process Oriented - Apply engineering procedures and tools, propose technical options to management, and direct issues to the right decision makers to reach a competitive level of technical efficiency.
  • Finance Oriented - Maximize profit through planning and control of cost and revenue.
TRAVEL
Must be willing to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally and/or relocate as necessary.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

Post Date:  09/02/2010
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