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The Principal Fire Protection and Wildfire Compliance Engineer is a highly specialized senior-level technical expert responsible for managing fire and life safety across the utility's infrastructure, with a specific focus on complex technical occupancies, hazardous environments, and comprehensive regulatory compliance. This role combines advanced fire protection engineering with a hands-on tactical understanding of emergency operations and a deep knowledge of specialized fire codes. The engineer will provide authoritative oversight of fire protection plan review and field inspections, integrating technical requirements into the utility's broader wildfire and property loss control strategies.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the fire protection plan review process for all utility facilities and construction projects, including those with special technical occupancies and hazardous environments
Serve as the primary liaison with fire marshals, regulatory bodies, and other authorities having jurisdiction during plan reviews, inspections, and enforcement actions
Develop and maintain a robust system for tracking regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and documentation across all fire protection activities
Conduct advanced risk assessments and loss control evaluations for special technical occupancies and areas with hazardous materials
Specify and review the design of specialized fire suppression systems, detection systems, and fire-resistant construction for high-risk areas
Evaluate potential environmental impacts and associated regulatory reporting requirements related to fire and hazardous materials incidents
Provide expert guidance and operational readiness evaluation to inform the utility's wildfire response plans and procedures
Collaborate with internal and external fire agencies on pre-incident planning, tactical response strategies, and incident command system integration
Conduct post-incident analysis for fires impacting special occupancies or hazardous environments
Assess the effectiveness of the utility's Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP)
Manage and evaluate the use of wildfire risk modeling software and operational tools
Act as a technical subject matter expert for executive leadership and legal counsel
Lead cross-functional teams involving engineering, operations, safety, and environmental departments
Requirements:
10+ years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering, including extensive experience with regulatory plan review, field inspections, and loss control
Proven experience conducting fire and hazardous materials risk assessments in industrial or utility settings, particularly involving special technical occupancies and high-hazard environments
Demonstrated experience in fire operations, with a deep understanding of incident command, emergency response, and firefighting tactics
Expert-level knowledge of NFPA codes and standards applicable to utilities and hazardous environments (e.g., NFPA 30, 70, 850, 101)
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is highly desirable
Expert knowledge of fire science, hazardous materials behavior, electrical systems, and relevant regulatory codes (e.g., NFPA, OSHA, EPA)
Advanced proficiency in plan review processes, inspection protocols, and fire investigation techniques
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and regulatory information to diverse audiences, from field crews to executive leaders
Ability to balance technical requirements, regulatory mandates, and operational realities in a high-risk environment
Nice to have:
Master’s degree
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
What we offer:
attractive salary/benefit package
dynamic, exciting employment opportunities
opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization