Fire & Egress Modeling Lead

Jensen Hughes; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Supportive culture

Job summary

A global leader in fire protection engineering is seeking a Fire and Egress Modeling Engineer to lead projects across varied structures. This role facilitates collaboration among architects and engineers while demanding a strong understanding of fire dynamics and computational modeling. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing fire models, ensuring code compliance, and mentoring junior staff, within a dynamic and supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fire protection engineering, focusing on fire and egress modeling.
• Proficiency in industry-standard fire modeling software tools.
• Five or more years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire and egress models using advanced computational tools.
• Apply performance-based design principles for life safety strategies.
• Interpret relevant building and fire codes for compliance.

Skills

Fire dynamics

Egress analysis

Computational modeling

Performance-based design

Risk assessments

Interdisciplinary coordination

Technical reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

P.E. License in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

Pathfinder

Job description

A global leader in fire protection engineering is seeking a Fire and Egress Modeling Engineer to lead projects across varied structures. This role facilitates collaboration among architects and engineers while demanding a strong understanding of fire dynamics and computational modeling. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing fire models, ensuring code compliance, and mentoring junior staff, within a dynamic and supportive work culture.