Fire Plan Review Engineer

at  Safebuilt

FIRE PLAN REVIEW ENGINEER - DALLAS

Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Fire Plan Review Engineer to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• The International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code, and National Fire Protection Agency standards
• Handle a large volume of plan reviews
• Work in an independent hybrid environment and construction field environment under time constraints
• Foresee and resolve conflict at a high level
• Prioritize tasks per company policies and guidelines
• Effectively prioritize workload to minimize complaints and maximize efficiency
• Read and interpret complex commercial and residential building plans and specifications
• Perform general math calculations
• Interpret building codes and fire codes
• Explain technical information and code requirements by oral, written and graphic means
• Work cooperatively with plan review team and management to resolve complex issues
• Operate word processing, e-mail, voice-mail and electronic permit processing
• Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of employees both internally and externally, the general public and other organizations as needed or requested
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Texas Professional Engineer license required
• Associates degree in engineering, construction management or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Service Administration, Fire Science, Construction Management or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in fire protection systems or building and fire codes
• Certification as a Fire Code Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector I & II by the International Code Council (ICC) preferred
  COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and benefits package.
  More About SAFEbuilt: The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
  With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1000 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
  SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2000.

• Performs plan reviews and technical reviews to ensure compliance with adopted building and fire codes through review of architectural plans and fire protection system shop drawings
• Review construction projects of varying complexity including commercial, multi-family, institutional, and industrial construction
• Reviews plans and specifications to verify compliance with the adopted building and fire codes and city ordinances
• Advises design professionals, contractors, and general public or jurisdictional staff as needed or requested regarding fire code requirements
• Works independently under general direction