Fire Protection Engineer

Baltimore County • Towson, MD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work to ensure compliance with fire codes and laws. Reviews construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code, Baltimore County Building Code, State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, NFPA "Life Safety Code," and other standards and codes. Evaluates and reviews sprinkler systems, fire line installations, construction materials, mechanical devices, chemical, gas, and flammable liquid installations, and fire protection equipment for compliance with fire code requirements. Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire. Reviews designs of sprinkler installations for sufficiency and code compliance. Confers with other engineers, architects, building and fire officials, and personnel of other County agencies concerning the achievement of fire code compliance. Conducts fire protection field inspections to resolve difficult or complex code issues. Represents the County and department at meetings of various organizations or societies on fire protection procedures. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire protection or fire protection engineering, plus two years' experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, plus four years experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Must attach transcript(s) or license(s) to application.
• Must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional fire protection engineering work to ensure compliance with fire codes and laws.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with various fire and building codes and standards.
• Evaluates and reviews sprinkler systems, fire line installations, construction materials, mechanical devices, chemical, gas, and flammable liquid installations, and fire protection equipment for compliance with fire code requirements.
• Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
• Reviews designs of sprinkler installations for sufficiency and code compliance.
• Confers with other engineers, architects, building and fire officials, and personnel of other County agencies concerning the achievement of fire code compliance.
• Conducts fire protection field inspections to resolve difficult or complex code issues.
• Represents the County and department at meetings of various organizations or societies on fire protection procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level