Engineer/Engineering Associate III (Office of State Fire Marshal)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) in South Carolina seeks a Deputy State Fire Marshal who will predominantly telecommute but may be asked to conduct field inspections and report to a central or regional office.

Responsibilities include evaluating engineering designs for compliance, interpreting codes, and coordinating with officials and professionals to resolve issues, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent plus intermediate-level engineering work experience.
• Alternate track with a bachelor's in Engineering Technology or Construction Science and Management plus related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering evaluations and analysis as Deputy State Fire Marshal.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure code compliance.
• Assist with code interpretations and enforcement duties for professionals and the public.
• Arrange conferences with officials and design professionals to resolve code issues.
• Conduct or assist field inspections related to plan approvals and construction monitoring.
• Provide training and review work to improve quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical assistance within the Office of State Fire Marshal.

Skills

Engineering basics

Code compliance

Field inspections

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Science and Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

This position will primarily telecommute but may be occasionally required to conduct field inspections and report to a central or regional office.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a non-uniformed Deputy State Fire Marshal and perform engineering evaluations and analysis.
• You will review for approval, architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• You will assist architects, engineers, government officials, and the public with code interpretations and enforcement duties.
• You will arrange and conduct conferences with government officials, design professionals, contractors, and owners to resolve code compliance problems.
• You may conduct or assist with field inspections related to the approval of plans and monitor projects during construction through field inspections.
• You will provide occasional training and review of work performed to assist with work quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• You will provide technical assistance to other sections of the Office of State Fire Marshal and perform other duties, as needed or assigned, in support of State Fire’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineer III: A bachelor's degree in Engineering and intermediate-level engineering work experience.
• Engineering Associate III: A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and intermediate-level engineering or construction management work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration in South Carolina as a "A" Professional Engineer, Engineer-In-Training, and/or Certified Fire Marshal.
• Certified as an ICC Fire Inspector I
• Certified as a Fire Plans Examiner
• Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to building construction, planning, design, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to construction and renovation of buildings.
• Ability to communicate complex design criteria to state and local code officials, and construction related professionals.
• Ability to interpret codes, laws and standards as applied to specific situations.
• Ability to successfully and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• If not previously certified, must become certified as an ICC Fire Inspector I and Fire Plans Examiner within six (6) months.
• Position will primarily telecommute but will occasionally be required to conduct or assist with field inspections and report to a central or regional office.
• Occasional work outside of normal office hours, including holidays and weekends may be required.
• Occasional travel (local and overnight).
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs