Fire Protection Engineer

The Fire Protection Engineer 3 conducts plan reviews of alarm, detection, and other fire protection systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

• Review shop drawings for all fire alarm and other fire protection installations for compliance with code requirements. Review and process plans and permits.
• Provide technical advice to design professionals by performing a risk analysis of buildings and by providing guidance on how adaptive reuse of an existing building can be achieved with appropriate use of fire prevention techniques.
• Evaluate alternate means and methods for achieving code compliance.
• Evaluate the storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible materials and hazardous material compliance with fire codes, standards and other regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to DNS staff in the areas of fire protection, fire alarm systems and the storage and processing of hazardous materials.
• Identify improvements and changes needed in ordinances, policies, and code provisions and draft suggested changes for review.
• Assist members of the public and City Officials with inquiries about fire detection and protection codes, standards, and DNS processes related to fire detection and protection requirements, plan review, permitting, and inspection.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE:
Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Experience working with the State of Wisconsin (DSPS) Commercial Building Code.

Technical

• Knowledge of the International Code Council’s International Fire Code and the referenced National Fire Protection Association standards relating to fire protection and alarm systems.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the current State of Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
• Ability to conduct a risk analysis to evaluate existing buildings for required fire protection and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with computer applications, including database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and electronic plan review software to conduct plan review, maintain records, prepare correspondence, and create reports and presentations. Ability to use the Land Management System (LMS) to enter and retrieve information as well as conduct research.
• Ability to review, interpret and evaluate construction documents for code compliance.
• Ability to perform all work safely.
• Knowledge of mathematics and…