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Fire Plan Review Engineer

UpAvanti Inc • Part-time • United States • $40 - $100 / hour • 1d ago

Location: California (Remote)

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Flexible

Compensation: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

About UpAvanti Inc.

UpAvanti Inc. is a boutique consulting firm specializing in professional building plan review services for municipalities throughout California. We are committed to providing high-quality customer service, practical code-based solutions, and thorough, timely plan reviews. Our mission is to support building safety through technical excellence, collaboration, and professionalism.

Position Overview:

UpAvanti Inc. is seeking an experienced Fire Plans Examiner to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience reviewing architectural and fire protection plans for compliance with the California Fire Code (CFC), California Building Code (CBC), and applicable NFPA standards.

This is a remote, part-time opportunity offering flexible hours and the ability to work on a variety of projects for California jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Review commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use construction documents for compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Perform comprehensive fire and life safety plan reviews in accordance with the California Fire Code and California Building Code.
Review fire protection systems, including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and related equipment.
Evaluate means of egress, occupancy classifications, fire-resistance-rated construction, allowable building area and height, and fire department access.
Review fire protection system designs for compliance with applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, and NFPA 72.
Prepare clear, accurate, and code-referenced plan review comments.
Conduct subsequent plan reviews to verify compliance with previously issued corrections.
Coordinate with design professionals, contractors, and municipal staff to resolve technical issues.
Provide practical, code-compliant solutions while maintaining consistent review standards.

Required Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in fire prevention, fire protection engineering, or fire and life safety plan review.
Strong knowledge of the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and applicable NFPA standards.
Experience reviewing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and building fire and life safety plans.
Ability to independently interpret and apply applicable codes and standards.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in reviewing electronic construction documents and preparing digital plan review comments.

Preferred Qualifications:

ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification.
California State Fire Marshal certifications or training relevant to fire prevention and plan review.
Experience providing plan review services for California municipalities or fire districts.
Familiarity with electronic plan review software such as Bluebeam Revu.

Why Join UpAvanti?

Remote work: Work from anywhere in California.
Flexible schedule: Part-time opportunities with flexible working hours.
Professional environment: Collaborate with experienced building safety professionals.
Growth opportunities: Join a growing consulting firm serving municipalities throughout California.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, relevant certifications, and a brief description of their fire and life safety plan review experience.

UpAvanti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $40.00 - $100.00 per hour

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