Senior Fire Safety Code Review Engineer

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Office of the State Fire Marshal seeks a licensed professional engineer to review construction documents and assess their compliance with adopted codes, rules, and laws for proposed work. You will evaluate life safety systems, energy codes, and provide guidance to public and private buildings to meet safety standards.

This role involves consulting with architects, engineers, builders, and state agencies to propose alternatives that achieve equivalent safety, ensuring

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• One year of licensed engineering experience or five years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of professional engineering experience; there is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a consultant on protection of life and property from fire hazards.
• Evaluates life safety systems in buildings, including egress, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems.
• Reviews construction documents for compliance with state laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, builders, and state agencies to ensure proper design of new and renovated buildings.

Skills

Professional engineering licensure

Engineering experience

Job description

The State of Louisiana's Office of the State Fire Marshal seeks a licensed professional engineer to review construction documents and assess their compliance with adopted codes, rules, and laws for proposed work. You will evaluate life safety systems, energy codes, and provide guidance to public and private buildings to meet safety standards.

This role involves consulting with architects, engineers, builders, and state agencies to propose alternatives that achieve equivalent safety, ensuring