Fire Protection Engineer: Plans Review & Code Compliance

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for the Division of Buildings Plan Review to ensure plans meet fire and building codes. Position requires a degree in fire protection or engineering and related experience, plus license/document submission requirements.

Applicants must provide transcripts or licenses, and may be required to participate in an employment background check. The role offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire protection or fire protection engineering, plus two years' experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, plus four years experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code, Baltimore County Building Code, State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, NFPA Life Safety Code, and other standards and codes.
• Evaluates and reviews sprinkler systems, fire line installations, construction materials, mechanical devices, chemical, gas, and flammable liquid installations, and fire protection equipment for compliance with fire code requirements.
• Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
• Reviews designs of sprinkler installations for sufficiency and code compliance.
• Confers with other engineers, architects, building and fire officials, and personnel of other County agencies concerning the achievement of fire code compliance.
• Conducts fire protection field inspections to resolve difficult or complex code issues.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Construction plan review

Code compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection or fire protection engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for the Division of Buildings Plan Review to ensure plans meet fire and building codes. Position requires a degree in fire protection or engineering and related experience, plus license/document submission requirements.

Applicants must provide transcripts or licenses, and may be required to participate in an employment background check. The role offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and a 35-hour work week.