Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Broomfield

North Metro Fire Rescue District is now recruiting for a full-time Fire Safety Engineer.

Join our team and play a critical role in protecting people, property, and operations through innovative fire safety engineering solutions.

The individual in this position may be assigned an acting Deputy Fire Marshal status; when this occurs, the position incorporates general attributes and requirements necessary for all Chief-level officers within the North Metro Fire Rescue District. The position involves, but is not limited to, the review and analysis of fire protection system plans and specifications, the inspection and supervision of testing of these systems, and the acceptance and approval of installed systems.

An added responsibility includes the review of building plans for conformance to state and national fire codes and related standards.

The individual in this position will act as a staff resource in distributing technical information to field personnel and others and assist with the conducting of field inspections. The position requires a knowledge and familiarity with appropriate controls to be exercised over hazardous materials.

Reports To
:
Division Chief - Fire Prevention

Direct Reports
:
None

POSTING START DATE :
May 18, 2026

POSTING END DATE:
June 8, 2026, at 5 pm (MST)

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, exempt from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

SALARY RANGE: 2026 Salary $108,488 - $146,507 .

OTHER FORMS OF
COMPENSATION: NONE

BENEFITS:
Eligible benefits include group medical, dental, and vision, Long Term and Short-Term Disability, Life, Flexible Spending Plan, RHS, and FPPA Pension Plan. Refer to the benefits tabs for more details.

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours, generally scheduled Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (additional hours are required as necessary). A hybrid work schedule may be considered.

LOCATION:

101 Spader Way, Broomfield, 80020

Potential candidates should review the job description for Fire Safety Engineer and possess a comprehensive understanding of the position's minimum qualifications and requirements before indicating their intent to participate in the assessments.

The District has set the following tentative testing dates. Qualified candidates must be available and successfully pass all necessary components of testing:

• Video Interviews week of June 10, 2026.
• Technical assessment week of June 17, 2026
• In Person Assessment week of July 1 - July 10, 2026

The Equal Pay Act of 2021 requires North Metro Fire Rescue to notify all current employees of a new or vacant position that is a promotional opportunity. A "promotional opportunity" exists when North Metro Fire Rescue has or anticipates a vacancy in an existing or new position that could be considered a promotion for one or more of its current employees in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement.

This position is not covered by the North Metro Fire Rescue District Civil Service Committee. North Metro Fire Rescue will select candidates from a certified eligibility list to fill any current vacancies or future vacancies in the position below, as determined by the Fire Chief and in compliance with the administrative policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are all essential functions of the position of Fire Safety Engineer. They are not in order of importance or priority. (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.

North Metro Fire Rescue retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)

Conduct technical reviews of building plans, subdivision plats, site plans, and other plans and facilities involving, but not limited to, the installation and removal of below and above ground fuel storage tanks, fire protection/suppression systems and codes requiring engineering controls, administrative controls and construction features for compliance to codes and standards.

Participate in the review of local, state and national fire codes and standards, including the research, analysis, and interpretation of these codes and standards for uniform applicability within the jurisdiction.

Perform fire safety inspections relating to the issuance of construction and operational permits.

Administer code enforcement programs.

Observe buildings under construction, equipment installation, water supply systems and related safety factors for compliance with the adopted codes and standards.

Respond to requests for information concerning the fire code and related standards and advise architects, builders, property owners, developers, and members of the public with respect to site assessments, open fire code violations, fire code…