Oklo Inc · 4 weeks ago
Fire Protection Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yrOklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the development and execution of their fire protection program, focusing on fire hazard analyses and integrating fire-safety requirements into advanced reactor design.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define, build, and maintain a fire protection program, from technical basis documentation to inspection strategies and program implementation
Provide technical leadership for post-fire safe shutdown analysis and fire hazards analysis (FHA), coordinating internal resources and external consultants as needed to ensure timely and high-quality outputs
Integrate understanding of sodium fire hazards into design basis events and mitigation strategies. Influence system architecture, material choices, and suppression methods with sodium specific fire behavior in mind
Work across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, process, facility, plant operations, and I&C teams) to embed fire protection into physical layout, equipment design, operations planning, and accident scenarios ensuring practical, efficient, and regulatory sound solutions
Interpret and apply NFPA, DOE, NRC, and industry standards to meet fire safety and licensing requirements for non-light-water reactor systems
Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, presentations, and reviews to internal design teams, senior leadership, and external/regulatory audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field
Experience performing post-fire safe shutdown and fire hazards analyses in complex, safety-critical systems and developing or implementing fire protection programs within industrial, energy, or nuclear environments
Familiarity with sodium fire hazards and mitigation strategies
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: NFPA, applicable ASME, and nuclear-specific fire safety regulations
Experienced in fire protection engineering, with a deep understanding of how fire safety integrates into complex, safety-critical systems—particularly in advanced energy or industrial environments
Passionate about clean energy and excited to contribute meaningfully to making advanced fission a safe, scalable, and deployable reality
Eager to absorb new technical and regulatory information quickly and apply it in a fast-moving, iterative environment
Willing to challenge conventional fire protection paradigms and explore new methods for solving tough technical and regulatory problems—particularly where sodium hazards and advanced reactors are concerned
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-speed startup culture that values ownership, iteration, and creative problem-solving over bureaucracy
Brings a thoughtful balance of critical thinking and innovative design to fire protection strategy—able to look beyond established templates while maintaining rigor and safety
Focused on identifying and leading implementation of practical, effective fire protection solutions that integrate seamlessly with system design and operational realities
Writes clear, concise, and persuasive technical documentation
Confident presenting ideas, strategies, and results across multidisciplinary teams, leadership, and regulatory stakeholders
Benefits
Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours
Company
Oklo Inc
Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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