Senior Fire Safety Engineer/ Starszy/ Starsza Inżynier ds. Bezpieczeństwa Pożarowego

Location: OCONUS-Poland-Krakow

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join Our New Integrated Delivery Solutions team in Kraków!

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems — we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
We believe success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. If you're ready to join a team that values your unique perspective and is committed to your safety, well-being, and professional growth — we’d love to hear from you.

We’re building something exciting in Kraków — a new Integrated Delivery Solutions team and we are looking for a Senior Fire Safety Engineer/ Starszy/ Starsza Inżynier ds. Bezpieczeństwa Pożarowego to join the team.

About the role

Senior Fire Safety Engineer will support Amentum’s Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) team in delivering fire engineering solutions for design and construction projects across highly regulated sectors (e.g., infrastructure, industrial, energy) You will work across all project stages under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to building-specific and sitewide fire strategies.
Although the role is based in Poland, projects follow mostly UK standards and regulations (e.g., BS 9999, Defense Infrastructure Fire Standards). Training and guidance will be provided where needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing fire strategies for buildings and contribute to sitewide strategies under supervision.

• Support compliance with Building Regulations and layout planning.

• Provide input to tender documentation for new work.

• Contribute to design workshops and offer fire engineering opinions on construction details.

• Support liaison with client fire authorities (MoD, DIO) under guidance of senior engineers.

• Ensure compliance with relevant governance and standards.

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget.

• Core Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of fire engineering principles and standards.

• Collaboration: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and international environments.

• Communication: Clear and professional communication skills in English and Polish.

• Problem Solving: Ability to resolve technical issues under guidance.

• Quality & Accuracy: High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Qualifications - External

• Degree in engineering, preferably fire engineering, or postgraduate qualification in fire engineering.

• Working toward chartership (or equivalent professional recognition) will be an asset.

• Experience in fire safety projects, ideally in defence or highly regulated sectors.

• Knowledge of fire standards such as BS 9999, EN 45545; familiarity with NFPA 130 is a plus.

• CFD and fire modelling exposure beneficial but not essential.

• Fluent spoken and written English (B2 level or higher).

We Offer

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere 

• Participation in global projects and process improvements

• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary

• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program

• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00) 

• Short Fridays (Monday to Thursday we work 8,5h, Friday is a 6-hour workday)

• Site/ office based work, with a possibility of working from home

• Modern office in an attractive location

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected — and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We welcome people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.