Arlington, Virginia, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Blacksburg, Virginia, United States; Cary, North Carolina, United States; Fairfax, Virginia, United States; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Remote; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Hybrid Employment $80,000 - $115,000 USD

Jensen Hughes is hiring a Consultant - Life Safety, Physical Environment, & Emergency Management

About the Role

The consultant will evaluate facility compliance with life safety codes, healthcare standards, and emergency preparedness regulations, providing actionable recommendations to improve safety and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site evaluations of life safety systems and building code compliance
  • Review fire protection systems, egress routes, and fire barriers
  • Assess emergency management programs for readiness and regulatory adherence
  • Evaluate physical environment conditions in healthcare and other facilities
  • Interpret and apply standards from NFPA, The Joint Commission, CMS, and local codes
  • Prepare detailed technical reports with findings and corrective actions
  • Support clients in achieving and maintaining accreditation
  • Collaborate with engineers and safety professionals on multidisciplinary projects
  • Deliver training on life safety and emergency management topics
  • Assist in developing emergency operations plans and response procedures
  • Perform risk assessments for natural and man-made hazards
  • Track compliance timelines and remediation progress
  • Advise on smoke compartmentation and fire-rated assembly integrity
  • Review documentation for fire drills, equipment testing, and maintenance
  • Support project management for large-scale compliance initiatives
  • Engage with facility staff to understand operational challenges
  • Stay current with changes in codes and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to quality assurance processes for consulting deliverables
  • Use software tools for data collection and reporting
  • Travel to client sites as needed for assessments

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Collaborative team focused on safety and compliance consulting

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects impacting public safety
  • Supportive environment that values professional development
  • Exposure to cutting-edge practices in safety and compliance
  • Collaborative culture with experienced industry professionals
  • Flexible work model balancing office and field responsibilities

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk long distances during facility inspections
  • Capacity to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching during assessments
  • Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Tolerance for varying temperatures and noise levels

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Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting. The company specializes in fire protection, accessibility, code consulting, performance-based design, risk assessments, process safety management, security risk consulting, and emergency management. With expertise spanning over 80 years, it supports clients across diverse industries including healthcare, government, nuclear power, petrochemical, and mission-critical facilities.

Services are delivered through a combination of engineering innovation, regulatory compliance, and technology-driven solutions such as digital risk platforms (e.g., ProtectAdvisr™, RiskAdvisr™). The firm emphasizes a global, client-centered approach, with projects in over 100 countries and a strong focus on research, testing, and resilience.

Founded in 1939, Jensen Hughes has grown through strategic acquisitions and now employs more than 1,900 professionals worldwide. The company is committed to advancing safety standards, sustainability, and inclusive innovation across the built environment and industrial sectors.

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