Engineer-in-training, Fire Protection

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is expanding its Fire Protection Engineering practice in Los Angeles, seeking a motivated engineer with a passion for fire protection and problem solving. You will work under licensed principals to deliver design, rehabilitation, and investigative services on complex projects.

The role emphasizes growth leadership, project management, and collaboration with nationwide teams, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• 0–2 years of fire protection engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
• Guide and grow the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
• Manage fire protection engineering staff and projects.
• Coordinate with other SGH practice areas for overall company benefit.
• Interface with building and fire officials.
• Market fire engineering services and develop business.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Driver's license

MVR check

Fire protection software familiarity

Education

BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Fire & smoke modeling software

Job description

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There Are Many Reasons To Love SGH

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about fire protection and problem solving.

SGH is committed to expanding its practice in Fire Protection Engineering by hiring a motivated Fire Protection Engineer in our Los Angeles, CA office. The professional will work under the direction of multiple licensed fire protection engineering principals throughout the country to provide technical guidance and participate in design, rehabilitation, and investigation on fire engineering projects.

What You'll Do

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
• Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
• Manage the fire protection engineering staff.
• Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.
• Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations.
• Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.
• Interface with building and fire officials.
• Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.
• Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.
• Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.
• Prepare professional papers for publication.

What You'll Need

• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• 0-2 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Ability to obtain Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
• Smoke control testing experience is desired.
• Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation, performance-based design and fire, smoke and egress modeling.
• Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
• Commitment to embrace SGH's standards for work product delivery.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2026 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and work location.

• Bachelor's Degree: $79,560 - $81,640
• Master's Degree: $83,200 - $85,280

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Associate Project Consultant

$79,560—$85,280 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [e-mail] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

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