Senior Fire Plan Reviewer — Fire Protection Engineer

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Fire Plan Reviewer III to review and approve complex fire and life safety systems for development projects throughout Bellevue and partner jurisdictions. You will apply advanced fire protection principles to interpret codes, conduct research, and ensure buildings meet safety standards.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, with potential for slightly higher based on experience and market.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and fire codes and regulations.
• Ability to read technical building plans and specs.
• Experience with permit processing and customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex fire and life safety plans for compliance.
• Conduct code/tech research and evaluate new designs.
• Perform calculations to verify design adequacy; evaluate alternatives.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Fire codes knowledge

Read technical plans

Construction methods

Communication skills

Narrative reporting

Team collaboration

Education

P.E. license - Fire Protection

Bachelors in Fire Protection Eng/related

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Fire Plan Reviewer III to review and approve complex fire and life safety systems for development projects throughout Bellevue and partner jurisdictions. You will apply advanced fire protection principles to interpret codes, conduct research, and ensure buildings meet safety standards.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, with potential for slightly higher based on experience and market.