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Principal Engineer (Fire Protection Design - Alarm and Detection Systems)

CRC Technologies, Inc.
Aiken, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Principal Engineer (Fire Protection Design - Alarm and Detection Systems)

Aiken, SC, USA

Onsite

$100-$115 /hour

Closes

Feb 2, 2026

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Job Type

Long Term (1 Year Contract with two 1-Year Extension options)

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include engineering task analysis, walk-downs, design development and generation of design output documents including but not limited to:

Location Plans, Connection Diagrams, Conduit / Block Diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Panel Detail Drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Battery Loading Calculations in accordance with national consensus codes and standards. Provide technical support to site construction forces, start-up & testing, suppliers or subcontract personnel. Prepare Data Sheets, Statements of Work, Procurement Specifications, Design Build Specifications, and Purchase Requisitions.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an ABET accredited Fire Protection Engineering program.

OR

  • BS degree in an engineering discipline and at least one of the following:
    • Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection.
    • Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) NICET Level III/IV certification in the
    • Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling area of expertise
    • Professional or Fellow Member in the SFPE
  • Candidate must demonstrate 10 years of recent design experience, four (4) of which shall be in the following area of expertise: Fire Alarm, Detection and Signaling Design
  • General knowledge of electrical/control systems, connection diagrams, layout plans, logic diagrams, panel layout details, P&ID’s, and battery loading calculations
  • Working knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and National Consensus Codes and Standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 90A, NFPA 101, IBC, and various other ISA and IEEE standards
  • Experience with 2D MicroStation Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
  • Ability to operate Windows Microsoft Office Applications
Preferred

  • Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
  • Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience
  • Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software.
  • Previous SRS design experience and familiarity with the processes and procedures for providing engineering support to SRS facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Professional Hourly Rate: $100-$115

Note: Rate is negotiable depending on qualifications and benefits travel expenses selected

Insurance: Medical Dental Vision Disability

401k: 4% point-for-point contribution match after six months of employment

Expense Reimbursement: Expense reimbursement is available for out-of-town candidates. Expenses are reimbursed per U.S. GSA FY 2026 per diem rates for Aiken/Greenville, South Carolina ($178/day)

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Salary : $100 - $115

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