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Bureau Veritas Group · 2 weeks ago

Principal Fire Protection and Wildfire Compliance Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Bureau Veritas Group is seeking a Principal Fire Protection and Wildfire Compliance Engineer who will manage fire and life safety across utility infrastructure, focusing on regulatory compliance and complex technical occupancies. The role involves overseeing fire protection plan reviews, conducting risk assessments, and providing expert guidance for wildfire response plans.

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Hiring Manager

Stephen B.

Responsibilities

Lead the fire protection plan review process for all utility facilities and construction projects, including those with special technical occupancies (e.g., generation plants, advanced control centers) and hazardous environments (e.g., fuel storage, chemical treatment facilities)

Serve as the primary liaison with fire marshals, regulatory bodies, and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) 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, identifying potential fire ignition sources, propagation risks, and mitigation measures

Specify and review the design of specialized fire suppression systems, detection systems, and fire-resistant construction for these high-risk areas, ensuring compliance with relevant NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 30, NFPA 850) and OSHA requirements. Evaluate potential environmental impacts and associated regulatory reporting requirements related to fire and hazardous materials incidents

Provide expert guidance and operational readiness evaluation, drawing on fire operations experience 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, using findings to drive improvements in engineering, procedures, and training

Assess the effectiveness of the utility's Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), particularly as they apply to hazardous environments and special occupancies. Manage and evaluate the use of wildfire risk modeling software and operational tools, incorporating specialized data related to hazardous materials and facility vulnerability

Act as a technical subject matter expert for executive leadership and legal counsel, providing clear and concise report on fire protection compliance, loss control, and risk exposure. Lead cross-functional teams involving engineering, operations, safety, and environmental departments to ensure seamless integration of fire and life safety requirements

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceNFPA Codes KnowledgeRisk AssessmentsFire Operations ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTechnical Reporting

Required

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license is required

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

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is highly desirable

Company

Bureau Veritas Group

Glassdoor3.4

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Founded in 1828

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://group.bureauveritas.com

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