Fire Protection Engineering Lead

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a^

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering leader to guide our expanding group. You will manage staff, oversee projects, and shape technical direction across building and fire code consulting, fire investigations, and performance-based design.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering, and professional registration. Strong proposal, communication, and leadership skills are essential; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
• Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
• Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.
• Staff management experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
• Commitment to embrace SGH’s standards for work product delivery.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
• Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
• Manage the fire protection engineering staff.
• Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.
• Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations.
• Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.
• Interface with building and fire officials.
• Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.
• Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.
• Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.
• Prepare professional papers for publication.

Education

MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Registration in fire protection engineering

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services

Staff management experience

Team collaboration

Commitment to excellence and professionalism

Commitment to SGH standards for work product delivery

Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR

Experience as project manager for building and fire code consulting etc.

Familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software

Tools

Fire modeling software

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering leader to guide our expanding group. You will manage staff, oversee projects, and shape technical direction across building and fire code consulting, fire investigations, and performance-based design.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering, and professional registration. Strong proposal, communication, and leadership skills are essential; a valid driver's license is required.