Lead Fire Hazards & Failure Investigations Engineer

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead advanced fire and explosion analyses, failure analyses, and post-incident investigations for energy industries, including storage and renewables. You will initiate, scope and guide complex client projects, mentor teammates, and provide professional review of deliverables.

The role requires a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or fire protection, with MS/PhD preferred and IL PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, explosion protection engineering or related discipline.
• MS or PhD preferred.
• CFEI certification is required.
• Professional engineering licensure in Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan and execute client projects in fire and explosion protection analysis and investigations.
• Perform analyses using numerical simulation, field data and test data inputs.
• Mentor team members on large client projects.
• Prepare formal technical reports detailing strategy, approach and outcomes.
• Provide professional review and signature for key client deliverables.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

MS/PhD preferred

BS + 15+ years exp

Tools

CFD

FEA

CFEI certification

Job description

UL Solutions is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead advanced fire and explosion analyses, failure analyses, and post-incident investigations for energy industries, including storage and renewables. You will initiate, scope and guide complex client projects, mentor teammates, and provide professional review of deliverables.

The role requires a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or fire protection, with MS/PhD preferred and IL PE licensure.