Fire Protection Engineer- Fire Department

About This Position

The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster response, fire prevention, and public education. Our members strive every day to Prevent Harm, Survive, and Be Nice! We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Fire Protection Engineer to support this mission by helping ensure the safety and resilience of buildings throughout Phoenix.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and advice to architects, contractors, engineers, and other private industry professionals in interpreting and complying with fire codes and standards.
• Provides technical advice while conducting system plan reviews, monitoring fire code information, and conducting site inspections for new construction projects.
• Recommends changes in fire codes.
• Reviews construction site plans and building plans for compliance with fire protection codes and standards.
• Evaluates the fire resistance of buildings and structures.
• Determines whether water availability and water delivery systems are adequate to protect buildings.
• Evaluates the storage, handling, and usage of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials for compliance with fire codes, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluates process engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and other documentation for compliance with fire codes, standards, and regulations.
• Evaluates alternate means and methods for achieving code compliance.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

Work Environment

This position may require working more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation, including weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays as needed to fulfill assigned duties.

Pay and Benefits

• SALARY: Pay Range: $88,316.80 to $130,478.40 annually. Hiring Range: $88,316.80 to $107,348.80 annually.
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions, choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans, medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan, wellness incentive of up to $720 annually, dental, vision, and life insurance options, employer paid long-term disability, free Bus/light rail pass, tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year, paid time off including 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days, paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period, Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Two years structural plan and code compliance review that includes fire suppression systems.
• A bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or a related field.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Project management experience.
• Fire prevention plan review/inspection experience.
• Fire Protection System Inspection and Testing Experience.
• NICET II Certification.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner (FPE) certification.
• Experience as an ICC-certified Fire Plans Examiner.