Fire Protection Engineer (Remote Eligible)

About the Department:

The University Building Officialis responsible for enforcing theVirginia Uniform Statewide Building Codefor construction work on all Mason owned facilities across the Commonwealth of Virginia including Manassas Fairfax and the greater Washington D.C. metro area.

About the Position:

The Licensed Professional Fire Protection Engineer will perform interdisciplinary reviews of plans and documents for large multifaceted structures at 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 details and client assistance. Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

Responsibilities:

• Review plans of new construction renovation and repairs of commercial residential and industrial buildings and other structures at the various design stages beginning no later than the preliminary design phase and provide code analysis of compliance. The review shall include written comments provided to Project Managers and others for resolution or response;
• Evaluate alternative designs using accepted engineering practices. The review shall verify compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code Mechanical Code Plumbing Code ADA other referenced standards the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the GMU Design Standards;
• Review shop drawings calculations and/or submittals for compliance to code;
• Perform interdisciplinary inspections of new construction renovation and repairs of buildings and other structures to verify materials footings foundations framing insulation electrical mechanical fuel gas plumbing accessibility and final inspections.;
• Ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code the Statewide Fire Code and the GMU Design Standards.;
• Ensure construction is in compliance with the approved construction documents and drawings. Inspections include a report to Project Managers and responsible parties for information or action as necessary;
• Perform review of special inspection reports and alternative construction product submissions for acceptance and record; and
• Other related duties as required under the supervision of the University Building Official.

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 operators license that meets all of GMUs requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Masons Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the drivers 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.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forGMU Worker at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide acover letter and resumefor review.

Posting Open Date:October 6 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by: October 31 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes