Fire Protection Reviewer: Plan & Egress Expert

Mercor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an experienced fire protection reviewer to conduct egress and life-safety plan checks, fire access reviews, and related assessments on real-world drawings and site photos.

You will author tasks and correct answers, with a second reviewer validating outcomes before shipment. The role emphasizes plan reviews, NFPA standards, and collaboration with team members to ensure compliance and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Requires NICET Level III or higher in fire protection.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in fire protection is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in fire life-safety plan review or related field.
• US-based with experience referencing IBC, IFC and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform egress and life safety plan checks and fire access reviews.
• Review fire alarm and sprinkler design elements for compliance.
• Interpret hydraulic calculations and device layouts.
• Provide plan review decisions and corrective language for approvals.
• Coordinate with reviewers and support SOPs for consistency.

Skills

Plan review

Fire protection

Code compliance

NFPA knowledge

Education

NICET Level III or higher

PE in fire protection

Job description

Mercor is seeking an experienced fire protection reviewer to conduct egress and life-safety plan checks, fire access reviews, and related assessments on real-world drawings and site photos.

You will author tasks and correct answers, with a second reviewer validating outcomes before shipment. The role emphasizes plan reviews, NFPA standards, and collaboration with team members to ensure compliance and high-quality deliverables.