Fire Protection Engineer: Growth & Client Impact in Phoenix

Jensen Hughes Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Phoenix, Arizona, based in our Three Gateway office (85008), is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. This Seller Doer role works directly with clients, performs own technical work, and coordinates building plan reviews while interpreting building and fire codes.

The successful candidate will have a well‑rounded background in code consulting, strong analytical and creative thinking, and the ability to develop alternate solutions and fire

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field; 0-3 years' experience.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedures; respond to questions from managers, clients and the public.
• Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering, under the direction of a P.E. or experienced consultant.
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports to ensure completeness, accuracy and alignment with professional standards.
• Assist in resolving design problems through field investigations, detailed design work, and coordination of design aspects.
• Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating inquiries.
• Conduct basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply reviews, including hydraulic calculations.
• Apply engineering calculations for size requirements, means of egress, allowable building area, and smoke control equipment.
• Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, clients and others.
• Be a self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field

Job description

Jensen Hughes in Phoenix, Arizona, based in our Three Gateway office (85008), is seeking an Associate Fire Protection Engineer to join our growing team. This Seller Doer role works directly with clients, performs own technical work, and coordinates building plan reviews while interpreting building and fire codes.

The successful candidate will have a well‑rounded background in code consulting, strong analytical and creative thinking, and the ability to develop alternate solutions and fire