Fire Protection Engineer- Fire Department

About This Position

The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster response, fire prevention, and public education. Our members strive every day to Prevent Harm, Survive, and Be Nice!

Fire Protection Engineer

• Provides technical assistance and advice to architects, contractors, engineers, and other private industry professionals in interpreting and complying with fire codes and standards.
• Provides technical advice while conducting system plan reviews, monitoring fire code information, and conducting site inspections for new construction projects.
• Recommends changes in fire codes.
• Reviews construction site plans and building plans for compliance with fire protection codes and standards.
• Evaluates the fire resistance of buildings and structures.
• Determines whether water availability and water delivery systems are adequate to protect buildings.
• Evaluates the storage, handling, and usage of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials for compliance with fire codes, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluates process engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and other documentation for compliance with fire codes, standards, and regulations.
• Evaluates alternate means and methods for achieving code compliance.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

This position may require working more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation, including weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as needed to fulfill assigned duties.

Pay Range: $88,316.80 to $ annually. Hiring Range: $88,316.80 to $ annually.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post‑Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

• One year of experience in fire protection engineering, or two years of structural plan and code compliance review that includes fire suppression systems.
• And a bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business; candidates must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Administrative reference and driving pre‑screening details are available upon request.

• Customer service experience.
• Project management experience.
• Fire prevention plan review/inspection experience.
• Fire protection system inspection and testing experience or NICET II Certification.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
• One or more of the following certifications or licenses:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering.
  • NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
  • ICC Fire Plans Examiner (FPE) certification.
• Experience as an ICC‑certified Fire Plans Examiner.

Recruitment closes July 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching one document that includes your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the…