Description

The Licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer will perform interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents for large multifaceted structures at a nationally recognized research university. They will execute complex engineering and constructability analysis related to work covered by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including NFPA Codes, other referenced standards, Virginia Statewide Fire Code, and GMU Construction Design Standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs of educational, commercial, industrial, one and two family dwellings, and other structures to assure compliance with the code and related regulations prior to permit issuance. They will also conduct interdisciplinary inspections throughout all phases of construction to verify compliance with codes and related regulations during construction. Perform evaluations of proposed alternative designs to determine whether equivalent measures are provided.  Provide analysis and decisions requiring engineering and constructability expertise as they affect life safety. The work shall be performed in a complex and fast-paced setting requiring professional expertise, attention to detail, and client assistance. Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• An ABET accredited Bachelor of Engineering Degree;
• Must be able to use computer-based applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel programs;
• Virginia-Licensed Professional Engineer (PE);
• Professional Engineers licensed in another State must have the ability to become licensed in Virginia within one year;
• Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development certification as Fire Protection Inspector & Fire Protection Plans Examiner and/or Certified
• Fire Official (CFO) is required or must become certified in one year; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/.  The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master of Engineering Degree with an emphasis on building systems or fire protection engineering; and 
• CAD and GIS experience.