Fire Protection Plan Reviewer & QA Specialist

EMCOR Group, Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Plan Reviewer to ensure that fire protection design deliverables meet code, standards, and project requirements. You will review submittal packages, hydraulic calculations, field prints, and fabrication lists prior to submission and release, serving as a critical quality control function across projects.

The role requires detailed knowledge of NFPA codes and fire sprinkler design, strong communication, and the ability to mentor designers on

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent experience in Fire Protection, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of fire sprinkler design experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, fire sprinkler system design, hydraulic calculations, and industry standards.
• NICET Level III or IV certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, or other fire protection design software.

Responsibilities

• Review fire sprinkler submittal packages for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable NFPA standards, project specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and validate hydraulic calculations to ensure system performance requirements and code compliance are met.
• Verify sprinkler layouts, piping arrangements, seismic bracing, hanger locations, and installation details for accuracy and constructability.
• Review field installation prints to confirm consistency with approved drawings, fabrication requirements, and project standards.
• Review fabrication stock lists and material reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved design documents.
• Identify design discrepancies, code violations, coordination issues, and potential installation conflicts prior to release.
• Provide clear review comments and work collaboratively with designers to resolve deficiencies and improve design quality.
• Assist in developing and maintaining design review checklists, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, AHJ requirements, and contract documents across multiple disciplines.
• Support project teams regarding fire protection system design and code compliance by providing technical guidance, participating in training, and mentoring designers on code application, quality expectations, and best practices.
• Maintain consistency in design standards, drafting practices, and company deliverable requirements across all offices.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Quality-driven

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Degree in Fire Protection or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

Job description

Northstar Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Plan Reviewer to ensure that fire protection design deliverables meet code, standards, and project requirements. You will review submittal packages, hydraulic calculations, field prints, and fabrication lists prior to submission and release, serving as a critical quality control function across projects.

The role requires detailed knowledge of NFPA codes and fire sprinkler design, strong communication, and the ability to mentor designers on