Fire Protection Engineer – Development Services

City of San Antonio; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to review new construction plans for code compliance and to analyze complex fire protection systems in high‑risk structures. The role involves office work with occasional site visits and directs assigned staff.

The position requires a FIRE protection engineering degree, 4 years of experience, and Texas licensure or capability to obtain it within 18 months; ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification within 1 year; and a valid Texas Class C license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or other engineering field.
• Four (4) years of experience in the fire protection field.
• License to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer OR must obtain license within eighteen (18) months.
• Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complex new construction plans for compliance with fire protection applicable codes and life safety requirements.
• Evaluates fire protection systems, equipment, and procedures.
• Conducts technical studies of fire and protection systems.
• Evaluates water supply and fire protection systems.
• Provides technical assistance to personnel in fire prevention operations, administration, training and other areas.
• Tests and inspects complex or unusual fire protection systems or methods.
• Interprets and evaluates existing ordinances and City codes as they apply to planned projects.
• Recommends alternate methods of providing acceptable fire and life safety.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Plan review

Supervising staff

Reading plans

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Four years fire protection experience

Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 18 months

ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification within 1 year

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to review new construction plans for code compliance and to analyze complex fire protection systems in high‑risk structures. The role involves office work with occasional site visits and directs assigned staff.

The position requires a FIRE protection engineering degree, 4 years of experience, and Texas licensure or capability to obtain it within 18 months; ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification within 1 year; and a valid Texas Class C license.