Associate Fire Protection Engineer

Socket.dev; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in the United States is seeking entry-level Associate Fire Protection Engineers for Mid Atlantic offices (Rockville, MD; Columbia, MD; Fairfax, VA; Blacksburg, VA). Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply and join our global team of 1,500+ engineers, scientists and consultants who are among the best in the industry.

You will perform professional-level fire protection engineering services under a P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or other related engineering field.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals.
• Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, performance-based fire engineering design, under the direction of a P.E. or an experienced consultant.
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with good professional service practice standards.
• Assist in the resolution of design problems by performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.
• Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.
• Conduct and document basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations.
• Apply engineering calculations including size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
• Position may involve some CADD document preparation/production.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Passion for safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has exciting career opportunities available for Associate Fire Protection Engineers across our locations throughout the United States. We are looking for entry-level associates for our Mid Atlantic offices in Rockville, MD, Columbia, MD, Fairfax, VA, and Blacksburg, VA. We are open to considering candidates for our other offices. Please refer to our full list of office locations here.

Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply and join our global team of 1,500+ engineers, scientists and consultants who are among the very best in the industry. We continue to build on our heritage of making the world a safer place. We have served on more than 150 committees for international codes and standards to help drive adoption throughout the world. With tens of thousands of projects under our belts, we have the expertise needed to help with any challenge you may face.

Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve professional licensed status and we offer help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, performance-based fire engineering design, under the direction of a P.E. or an experienced consultant.
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with good professional service practice standards.
• Assist in the resolution of design problems by performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.
• Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.
• Conduct and document basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations.
• Apply engineering calculations including size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
• Position may involve some CADD document preparation/production.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or other related engineering field
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public.
• Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$65,000 — $90,000 USD

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.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.