Fire Protection Consultant: Life-Safety Systems & Code Expert

Telgian; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Telgian provides fire protection consultation services, delivering design criteria, reports, and compliance guidance to clients across multiple disciplines. The role supports a multi-discipline team and involves collaboration with architects, engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include reviewing systems, preparing recommendations, and communicating with clients and regulators. The position emphasizes delivering effective technical presentations and meeting client

Qualifications

• 2 years field engineering/consulting experience in fire protection or architecture.
• CFPS or NICET certification is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to travel 50–75% for site surveys and evaluations.
• Knowledge of NFPA, UL/FM, and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Establish criteria for design of fire alarms, suppression and life safety systems.
• Review existing fire protection systems for compliance and functionality.
• Develop and deliver client reports on updates for compliance and operation.
• Meet with authorities and clients to resolve questions on fire protection.
• Identify design criteria for systems applications and tests.
• Apply standard techniques to perform tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of fire protection codes and technologies; propose proactive solutions.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Life safety regulations

Report writing

Client coordination

MS Office

Hydraulic calculations

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CFPS or NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

Water modeling software

Job description

Telgian provides fire protection consultation services, delivering design criteria, reports, and compliance guidance to clients across multiple disciplines. The role supports a multi-discipline team and involves collaboration with architects, engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include reviewing systems, preparing recommendations, and communicating with clients and regulators. The position emphasizes delivering effective technical presentations and meeting client