Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Company overview and core capabilities in fire protection engineering and related security and risk-based fields. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, with a culture that values trust, integrity and professional growth. We maintain a global network and a diverse range of employee networks focused on career development and inclusion.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a new job opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer in the Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Greenville, SC; Virginia Beach, VA; or Richmond, VA areas to support our market expansion. The role is remote, with a home address commutable to the Charlotte metro area. We provide building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering on local, national and international projects. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection and code consulting, with strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The position focuses on Building Code and Fire Code consulting, coordinating and conducting building plan reviews, interpreting codes, developing alternative solutions, preparing design reports, and coordinating with design teams. The candidate will review and implement fire protection strategies and coordinate with design teams and jurisdictions."

Responsibilities

• Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing 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 business development activities.

Requirements And Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred. Consideration for significant industry experience in fire protection and code consulting if not on the engineering track.
• Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
• Fire alarm and fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Must be located within the following metro areas: Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Greenville, SC; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Jensen Hughes embraces innovation and acknowledges increasing use of artificial intelligence tools in learning, preparation and communication. We provide guidelines regarding responsible AI use in the recruitment process. For details, review our guidelines.

Security of personal data is important. We have implemented reasonable security standards to protect personal data, including encryption and restricted access. We comply with applicable data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR and CCPA). Our service providers are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality.