Associate - Fire Protection Engineering

Jensenhughes; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking an Associate to join their fire protection engineering team in Colorado Springs. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career Engineers passionate about fire protection engineering.

As an Associate, you will perform engineering services, develop important documentation, and collaborate with teams to solve challenges. The position ensures early responsibility, professional development support, and potential for rapid career progression in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years' experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Effective communication skills for writing and presentations.
• Passion for advancing safety science and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting.
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports.
• Assist in resolving design problems through inspections and detailed work.
• Identify applicable codes and standards for inquiries.
• Conduct building code analyses and document findings.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving and reasoning skills

Knowledge in fire protection engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or 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 are passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is looking to grow the team and has an early career opportunity for an Associate to join our fire protection engineering team in our Colorado Springs office. This position is open to recent grads or experienced early‑career Engineers with strong interest or experience in fire protection engineering.

Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages 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 that may include 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 assigned work such as 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 such as 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.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others.
• Responsible self‑starter with problem‑solving and reasoning skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or other related engineering field and 0‑3 years' experience.
• 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.

National Pay Range: $67,000 — $101,000 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.