Fire Safety Engineer Reviewer III

Overview

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold is reached, the posting will close and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Fire Life Safety Engineer Reviewer III (Engineer Reviewer 3G) grade G29 position in the Building Plan Review Division
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This is a senior-level professional fire engineer reviewer position that involves analyzing and reviewing construction documents and plans, applying engineering principles in all phases of plan review, and enforcing County and National Codes with an emphasis on fire and life safety plan review for residential and commercial buildings. Work requires sound, independent professional judgment and responsibility to perform technical plan reviews under the general supervision of a higher-level engineer position.

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) coordinates and enforces standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement. The mission of DPIE is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with building, zoning and property standards codes.

• Review plans and documents to determine project compliance with fire and life safety guidelines, including standards, local and national codes, and regulations such as ICC, NFPA, and the State Fire Code.
• Review fire protection systems shop drawings for compliance with all jurisdictional codes.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine design adequacy and defend findings with engineers, architects, and fire protection system designers; conduct research on technical literature, codes, and standards as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific field (e.g., civil, environmental, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, or industrial).
• At least three (3) years of professional plans review experience.

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• Seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work including three (3) years of professional plans review work.

• ICC or NFPA fire plan review certification
• Engineer in Training
• Professional Engineer - Fire Protection Engineering

9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment as needed.
• Successfully pass pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Maintain two (2) ICC Certifications, one in electrical plan review within 12 months of hire.