Manager, Fire Safety Engineering 2

Job overview

The Manager, Fire Safety Engineering 2 role is onsite in Newport News, VA, on the first shift, with compensation of $135,000–$170,000 per year. The position supports Newport News Shipbuilding’s Environmental, Health and Safety team and its shipbuilding operations. The manager leads fire safety engineering and prevention programs to protect personnel, ships, and facilities. The role oversees technical staff, inspections, investigations, compliance, and performance analysis, translating findings into corrective actions and sustained improvements across shipyard operations.

What you'll do

• Manage fire protection engineering activities and staff
• oversee fire prevention and deck-plate surveillance
• review construction designs and facility projects
• monitor hot work, combustible loading, housekeeping, and fire protection systems
• support NAVSEA 8010 implementation
• lead investigations and causal evaluations
• analyze trends and develop assessments and management presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire safety engineering

fire protection

fire prevention

engineering management

shipbuilding

navsea 8010

nfpa

osha

first shift

newport news va

travel 10–25%

salary $135,000–$170,000

huntington ingalls industries

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• savings plans
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts and scholarships.

Why this role

The role requires 10%–25% travel and offers relocation assistance; experience with fire protection engineering, industrial fire safety, and applicable standards is preferred.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.