Fire Protection Engineer: Lead Failures Analysis & Life Safety

Exponent; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead investigations and analyses across structures, vehicles, and industrial systems as part of the Thermal Sciences Practice. The role involves evaluating life safety and fire protection performance, reviewing codes, and coordinating experiments at multiple U.S. offices including Menlo Park, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or Master’s in Fire Protection Engineering with hands-on test experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Work experience and/or internship in Fire Protection Engineering is highly desirable.
• Strong technical background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in executing experimental programs.
• Hands-on experience in fire protection system design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance is a plus.
• Prior experience with prescriptive and/or performance-based analysis and application of NFPA and ICC codes and standards preferred.
• Strong desire and ability to tackle a wide variety of problems within and outside direct area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the performance of fire protection, fire detection, and life safety systems.
• Reviewing fire protection codes and standards.
• Conducting laboratory assessments of material flammability.
• Planning and executing experimental test programs.
• Performing engineering calculations and analysis.
• Conducting fieldwork.
• Preparing proposals and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients.

Skills

Fire protection eng

Thermodynamics

Communication

Lab testing

NFPA/ICC codes

Fieldwork

Education

Ph.D. in Fire Protection Eng

Master's in Fire Protection Eng

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead investigations and analyses across structures, vehicles, and industrial systems as part of the Thermal Sciences Practice. The role involves evaluating life safety and fire protection performance, reviewing codes, and coordinating experiments at multiple U.S. offices including Menlo Park, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or Master’s in Fire Protection Engineering with hands-on test experience and strong communication skills.