Fire Plan Review Engineer

UpAvanti Inc. • Part-time • Remote (United States) • $50 - $80 / hour • 1d ago

About UpAvanti Inc.

UpAvanti Inc. is a growing consulting firm specializing in building plan review services for municipalities throughout California.

We are committed to providing high-quality, responsive, and technically sound plan review services that promote building safety and code compliance.

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer / Fire Plan Review Engineer to join our team on a part-time, remote basis.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive fire and life safety plan reviews for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments to ensure compliance with applicable California building and fire codes and referenced standards.

Key Responsibilities

Review architectural and fire protection plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Perform fire and life safety plan reviews, including means of egress, occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance-rated assemblies, and fire protection systems.
Review fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm system plans.
Evaluate fire protection system designs, hydraulic calculations, and supporting technical documentation.
Verify compliance with the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and applicable NFPA standards.
Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate plan review comments identifying code deficiencies and required corrections.
Conduct subsequent plan reviews to verify that previously identified deficiencies have been adequately addressed.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal building and fire officials to resolve code-related issues.
Provide practical, code-compliant solutions while maintaining high standards of public safety and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering, or a closely related field.
California Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering.
Demonstrated experience in fire protection engineering, fire and life safety plan review, or fire prevention.
Strong working knowledge of California Building and Fire Codes.
Familiarity with applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101.
Minimum five years of fire plan review experience
Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and fire protection drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines.
Familiarity with electronic plan review platforms and Bluebeam Revu.

Preferred Qualifications

ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification.
Experience performing plan reviews for California municipalities.
Experience reviewing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and other fire protection systems.

Position Details

Location: Remote – California preferred

Employment Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Flexible

Compensation: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Why Join UpAvanti?

Flexible remote work environment.
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects throughout California.
Collaborative and professional team.
Opportunity to contribute to public safety and code compliance.
Potential for professional growth as our company expands.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their résumé, relevant certifications, and a brief summary of their fire protection engineering or plan review experience.

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

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