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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Associate Engineer (Fire Protection) - Fire Department

San Jose

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$136K/yr - $172K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of San José, which is committed to making the city a vibrant and innovative place to live and work. The San José Fire Department is seeking two Associate Engineers for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, responsible for examining plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Examine plans, perform calculations and review specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for compliance with the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California State Fire Marshal regulations, applicable NFPA standards, and local ordinances

Provide technical advice to consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, department officers and staff, and the Fire Marshal on the application or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations, and on the resolution of fire safety issues found in the preliminary design of buildings

Analyze and evaluate proposals for alternate materials, methods of construction, and/or variances to fire safety codes and regulations

Conduct field inspections to ensure that the finished construction complies with approved plans

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringCalifornia Fire CodeBuilding Life Safety SystemsFire Sprinkler SystemsFire Alarm SystemsPlan ReviewAnalytical ThinkingCustomer ServiceTeamwork & Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline (e.g. Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.) OR possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience

Possession of a valid State of California's driver's license is required

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an 'Assuming Office Form 700' with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office

Preferred

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience

Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to building life safety and fire protection

Experience examining building plans to ensure compliance with building fire safety and fire protection

Experience in the design, evaluation, and inspection/testing of fire/life safety systems such as passive fire protection systems, emergency evacuation systems, fire sprinkler/suppression systems, and fire alarm systems

Possession of certifications and/or licenses related to the field of fire protection