Lead / Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta, GA is seeking Mid to Senior-level Fire Protection Engineers & Consultants. This position involves providing expert services in building/fire code consulting and performance-based fire engineering design for diverse projects. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Fire Protection. The company offers both in-office and hybrid work arrangements, fostering professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, fire performance-based design, and life safety building commissioning.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer or professional designation preferred.
• Experience with fire & life safety commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of fire protection engineering design and consulting projects.
• Build client relationships and meet expectations through project completion.
• Conduct building and fire code reviews and prepare technical reports.
• Develop fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches.
• Develop fire protection strategies and design approaches.
• Lead design teams with internal and external clients.
• Mentor colleagues and support business development.
• Apply fire safety engineering principles to performance-based solutions.
• Evaluate facilities for code compliance and performance of life safety systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinklers and egress sizing.
• Draft technical letters addressing complex concepts.

Skills

Code consulting

Fire suppression design

Fire alarm design

PBD + Egress modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Fire Protection)

Job description

Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, Jensen Hughes is renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering — a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Our expertise extends across related security and risk-based fields, including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, helping clients protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to making our world safe, secure and resilient. Jensen Hughes believes that a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting people first.

Our Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has career opportunities for Mid to Senior-level Fire Protection Engineers & Consultants across all major offices in our Atlanta, GA office. This role is available for in-office and hybrid work arrangements. The role includes providing professional services including building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design and performance-based fire engineering design on local, national, and international projects. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in multi-jurisdictional Building and Fire Code consulting and Fire Alarm system design. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background with strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and implementing fire protection strategies, coordinating with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction, and leading design teams internally and externally with clients. Additional leadership opportunities may be available to senior staff with established clients.

Responsibilities

• Financial and project management for and implementation of a wide variety of fire protection engineering design and consulting projects.
• Build client relationships through successful completion of client-initiated tasks by meeting needs and expectations, completing assigned tasks on schedule, and maintaining budgetary obligations.
• Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
• Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
• Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
• Effectively build and communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
• Assist with and lead business development activities to grow Jensen Hughes’ clients.
• Act as a mentor for colleagues as appropriate.
• Apply fundamental fire and life safety engineering principles to create performance-based solutions for design challenges not addressed by straightforward code applications.
• Evaluate existing facilities for compliance with the building code of record and provide recommendations for improvements, including site surveys and analysis of life safety systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active and passive fire protection systems.
• Perform calculations related to means of egress sizing, maximum allowable building height and area, sprinkler system water supply capacity (hydraulics) and smoke control equipment.
• Compose technical letters and reports addressing specific technical concepts as needed by assigned tasks.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in:
• Code consulting
• Design of Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems
• Fire Performance-Based Design (PBD) + Egress Modeling
• Fire + Life Safety Building Commissioning
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection) or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer or other related professional designation preferred. We will also consider candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection and code consulting who are not on the engineering track.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
• Consulting experience and experience with preparing proposals and assisting with or leading business development activities preferred.

Voluntary Self-Identification

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We embrace innovation and recognize that people use AI tools to learn, prepare and communicate. We provide guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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