The assignment
Provide fire protection engineering plan review, technical advice and code interpretation to support the client's Fire Marshal Office. Coordinate with designers, engineers and reviewing authorities to resolve comments and deliver clear, defensible engineering recommendations.
Key responsibilities
- Review plans, specifications, calculations and supporting documents for fire safety systems.
- Apply fire dynamics, engineering methodologies and code interpretation to technical reviews.
- Evaluate alternative materials and methods, performance-based solutions and engineering judgments.
- Review hydraulic calculations and fire models.
- Coordinate review comments with designers, engineers and authorities.
- Use Bluebeam for digital plan review and manage concurrent assignments.
- Apply relevant NFPA standards, the International Building Code and International Fire Code.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in fire protection engineering or a related engineering field.
- Texas Professional Engineer license in a qualified discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in fire protection system design, code consulting or engineering plan review.
- Working knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, hydraulic calculations, CAD/BIM and fire modeling software.
- Experience with Bluebeam or similar digital review platforms and strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred experience
- CFPS, NICET fire alarm or sprinkler certification, or comparable credentials.
- Aviation, industrial, campus or other complex facilities.
- Familiarity with the DFW Airport Design Criteria Manual and DFW amendments.
- Residence in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, or willingness to relocate.
Work arrangements
The role reports directly to the client. The normal work schedule may require overtime depending on the assignment. Specific work arrangements and employment terms will be discussed with candidates.