Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Plan Review & Life Safety

WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Worcester seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to provide enterprise-level leadership for fire protection engineering within the Worcester Fire Department.

The role reviews plans for residential and commercial projects, enforces codes, and collaborates with other agencies to ensure safety and compliance. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include ABET-accredited degree and knowledge of NFPA codes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of MA Fire Code 527 CMR and Building Code 780 CMR.
• Experience with NFPA codes and plan review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan review of residential and commercial projects for code compliance.
• Provide expert fire protection leadership and technical direction.
• Supervise engineering staff and ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with city departments and developers.
• Support enforcement actions and appeals as needed.

Skills

Fire codes knowledge

Plan review experience

Life safety systems

Hazardous materials

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree in fire protection engineering

Master's degree in fire protection engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Worcester seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to provide enterprise-level leadership for fire protection engineering within the Worcester Fire Department.

The role reviews plans for residential and commercial projects, enforces codes, and collaborates with other agencies to ensure safety and compliance. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include ABET-accredited degree and knowledge of NFPA codes.