Fire Protection Engineer - Charlotte, NC

Jensen Hughes; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection consulting firm is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role involves managing engineering projects, conducting code reviews, and developing fire protection strategies. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a relevant degree. The position is remote but requires commuting within the Charlotte Metro area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in code consulting and fire suppression system design.
• Registered Professional Engineer or significant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement engineering design and consulting projects.
• Coordinate building and fire code reviews and analyses.
• Develop fire protection strategies and alternative solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Fire Alarm Design

Fire Sprinkler Design

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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 has a new job opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer in the Charlotte, NC area to help support our plan to expand services in that market. The role is remote, however the candidate's home address must be commutable within the Charlotte Metro area. Jensen Hughes is a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services including building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering design on local, national, and international projects. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus on Building Code and Fire Code consulting. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams. The candidate will be responsible for the review and implementation of fire protection strategies and will coordinate on all matters with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

1. Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
2. Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
3. Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
4. Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
5. Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
6. Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
7. Assist with business development activities.

Requirements And Qualifications

1. 5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment is required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
3. Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred. We will also consider candidates that have significant industry experience in fire protection and code consultant but are not on the engineering track.
4. Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
5. Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
6. Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
7. Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.
8. Must be located within the Charlotte Metro area.

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.