Fire Protection Engineer

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Reviews building plans, fire protection system designs, and construction documents for compliance with fire and life safety codes. Conducts field inspections of construction projects, fire protection systems, and hazardous operations. Provides technical guidance to fire prevention staff, developers, architects, and engineers regarding fire code requirements. Performs engineering analysis related to fire protection systems, hazardous materials, and life safety. Prepares technical reports, findings, and recommendations related to fire protection engineering issues.

Participates in the development and delivery of community risk reduction and fire safety education programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Ability to apply fire protection engineering principles to plan review, inspections, and investigations. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of fire and building codes, standards, and fire protection engineering principles. Knowledge of fire protection systems including sprinklers, alarms, and special suppression systems. Knowledge of hazardous materials management and life safety systems. Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
** Master’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering. Experience in fire protection system design, code enforcement, or fire investigation. Experience providing expert testimony or technical consultation.
** REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
** Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field. Two (2) years of experience in fire protection engineering, plan review, or code enforcement. Possession of or ability to obtain relevant ICC/NFPA certifications within one year of hire.
** WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*
* ** Physical and Mental Effort:
** Requires ability to perform site inspections, review plans, and conduct investigations. Involves extended periods of standing, walking, and reviewing technical documents.
** Machines and Equipment Used:
** Computers, engineering software, fire protection system testing equipment, vehicles, and standard office equipment. and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization.
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