Fire Protection Strategy Engineer

Jensen Hughes; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Other benefits

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a Fire Protection Consultant in San Diego, CA to cover building code consulting, fire protection systems and strategy development. Strong analytical and creative thinking are essential for coordinating code reviews and developing performance-based solutions.

The role focuses on building code interpretation, design reports, and collaboration with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction to implement effective fire protection strategies.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in fire life safety code consulting, smoke control, fire protection design, or related areas.
• Engineering degree (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing building code concepts, plan reviews and field reviews/inspections.
• Ability to present clear, technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• Ability to work independently and interact with industry professionals and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
• Prepare and peer review project-related technical reports.
• Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients.
• Assist with business development activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Architecture or related field

Job description

Jensen Hughes seeks a Fire Protection Consultant in San Diego, CA to cover building code consulting, fire protection systems and strategy development. Strong analytical and creative thinking are essential for coordinating code reviews and developing performance-based solutions.

The role focuses on building code interpretation, design reports, and collaboration with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction to implement effective fire protection strategies.