Derek Alvey
Nuclear Professional | Fire Protection | Engineering | Optimization of High Performance Teams | Agile Project Management | New Construction | Commissioning | Operations | Code and Regulatory Compliance.
- Role
- Fire Protection Leader at ENEC Operations
- Location
- Germantown, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Alvey
Results-driven Engineering Leader with over 12 years of experience managing complex projects, systems, and programs across nuclear, energy, and industrial sectors. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE – Maryland) with proven expertise in fire protection system design, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.Skilled in leading multimillion-dollar projects from planning through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving performance improvements. Experienced in stakeholder engagement and regulatory interface with FANR, WANO, and IAEA. Adept at balancing technical precision with strategic oversight to deliver compliant, cost-effective, and high-impact solutions.Industry contributor and former Vice Chairman of the WANO Fire Protection & Safety Industry Working Group (2022–2023).Skills:• Led the development of Fire Protection to support Fuel Load and Start-up of multiple power plants. • Fire Protection Systems Design (water-based suppression, special hazard systems, fire alarms, smoke management)• Fire Dynamics Simulation (FDS), CFAST, and Computational Analysis• NFPA, OSHA, and International Fire Code Compliance• Fire Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulic Analysis (HASS), and Performance-Based Design• Construction Administration (submittals, RFI responses, change orders, punch lists)• Program Development, Implementation, and Oversight• Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Training• Strategic Planning, Organizational Leadership, and Risk Management• Project & Budget Management (experience managing >$3M budgets)• Proposal Development and Technical Report Writing• Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Liaison (FANR, WANO, IAEA, U.S. Authorities)• Client Relationship Management (Owners, Architects, Contractors)• Business Development & Proposal Support for Fire Protection Projects• Contract Review, Compliance, and Negotiation Support• Industry Collaboration & Representation in International Working Groups
Experience
Fire Protection Leader
Feb 2024 — Present
Education
University of Maryland
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
2012 — 2014
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fire Protection Engineering
2007 — 2011
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