Fire Protection Engineer

Jensen Hughes Inc.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Engineer in our Concord, California office. This early-career role welcomes recent grads or engineers with interest in fire protection, offering accelerated growth and hands-on design exposure under experienced guidance.

You will work on life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering, contributing to project plans, calculations, and field reviews while pursuing professional licensure with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Desire to develop new business and client connections (Doer Seller).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with building code concepts, plan reviews, and field reviews/inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level fire protection engineering services (life safety, sprinkler, fire alarm, performance-based design).
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports.
• Assist in resolving design problems including field investigations and coordination.
• Identify applicable codes and standards for inquiries.
• Conduct building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm reviews, smoke control reviews, and hydraulic calculations.
• Apply engineering calculations for means of egress, sprinkler density, and water supplies.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and initiative.

Skills

Life safety code consulting

Sprinkler design

Fire alarm design

Performance-based design

Client development

Verbal & written communication

Building code analyses

Egress analyses

Hydraulic calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or related engineering

Job description

Fire Protection Engineer

Concord, California, United States

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'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 Fire Protection Engineer in our Concord, California 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.

• Develops 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.

• 3+ years' experience in Fire Protection Engineering

• The ideal candidate will be a \"Doer Seller\", with client connections and ability to develop new business.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections

• Familiarity with project management or specific responsibilities for any portion of large complex is preferred

• Ability to present clear and technical sound fire protection engineering strategies.

• Proficient working independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges, and endeavor to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not 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.

National Pay Range

$86,000-$129,000USD

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.