Fire Safety Engineer — Code Compliance & Inspections (Hybrid)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking a Deputy State Fire Marshal to support the Office of State Fire Marshal. The role will primarily telecommute, with occasional field visits to central or regional offices as needed.

The position involves reviewing architectural and engineering drawings for code compliance, providing technical assistance, and coordinating conferences with government and design professionals to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and intermediate-level engineering work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and intermediate-level engineering or construction management work experience.
• Must become ICC Fire Inspector I and Fire Plans Examiner within six months.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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

Job description

State of South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking a Deputy State Fire Marshal to support the Office of State Fire Marshal. The role will primarily telecommute, with occasional field visits to central or regional offices as needed.

The position involves reviewing architectural and engineering drawings for code compliance, providing technical assistance, and coordinating conferences with government and design professionals to resolve issues.