Jensen Hughes is seeking a Mid to Senior level Fire Protection Engineer to join their U.S. South Region team. The role focuses on building and fire code consulting, fire protection system design, performance-based engineering, and client leadership across local, national, and international projects. Candidates may work in-office, hybrid, or remotely with significant experience and business development capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Management and implementation of a wide variety of fire protection engineering design and consulting projects.
- Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
- Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
- Assist with and lead business development activities.
- Apply fundamental fire and life safety engineering principles to create performance-based solutions to design challenges that are not addressed by the straightforward application of existing fire protection codes and standards.
- Evaluate existing facilities for compliance with building code of record and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Evaluations will include site surveys and analysis of life safety systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active as well as passive fire protection systems.
- Perform calculations related to means of egress sizing, maximum allowable building height and area, sprinkler system water supply capacity (i.e., hydraulic calculations) and smoke control equipment.
- Compose technical letters and reports to address specific technical concepts as may be needed by assigned tasks.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in Code consulting
- 5+ years of experience in Design of Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems
- 5+ years of experience in Fire Performance-Based Design (PBD) + Egress Modeling
- 5+ years of experience in AHJ Plan Representation + Plan Review
- 5+ years of experience in Fire + Life Safety Building Commissioning
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection) or related field.
- Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
- Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
Nice to Have
- Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred.
- Candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection and code consultant but are not on the engineering track may be considered.
- Consulting experience and experience with preparing proposals and assisting with or leading business development activities preferred.
Technical Stack
- Building and Fire Code Consulting
- Sprinkler Design
- Fire Alarm Design
- Performance-Based Fire Engineering Design
- Means of Egress Sizing Calculations
- Maximum Allowable Building Height and Area Analysis
- Hydraulic Calculations for Sprinkler Systems
- Smoke Control System Design and Analysis
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- Passive and Active Fire Protection Systems
- Life Safety Systems
- Egress Modeling
Team & Environment
- Global network of experts; collaborative engineering and consulting teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth
- Employees are valued for their unique perspectives and talents
- Global Employee Networks for career development and shared experiences
- Opportunities for leadership roles with established clients
- Support for business development activities
- Opportunities for remote work arrangements based on experience
- Training on protecting personal data
- Commitment to data privacy compliance including GDPR and CCPA
Work Mode
In-office, hybrid, and remote options available depending on candidate qualifications. Locations include U.S. South Region and Remote (for candidates with significant experience and business development capabilities).
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
