Associate - Fire Protection Engineering

Jensen Hughes; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

A fire protection engineering firm is seeking an Associate to join their team in Las Vegas, NV. This position is suitable for recent grads or early career engineers passionate about fire protection. Responsibilities include performing engineering services, developing plans, and resolving design issues under the guidance of experienced professionals. The firm offers a supportive environment for career growth and encourages attaining professional licensure, making it an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or early career Engineers are preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience is required.
• Interest or experience in fire protection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection engineering services under guidance.
• Develop plans and specifications for assigned tasks.
• Assist in resolving design problems through inspections and inquiries.
• Identify applicable codes and standards for design evaluation.

Skills

Strong interest in fire protection engineering

Problem solving

Effective communication

Fire alarm design

Egress analysis

Hydraulic calculations

Code compliance

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering

Job description

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 is looking to grow the team and has an early career opportunity for an Associate to join our fire protection engineering team in our Las Vegas, NV office location. 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 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 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
• Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations
• 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
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and note 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.

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.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable law and our privacy policy.