senior fire protection consultant/engineer

TERPconsulting; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TERPconsulting in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a senior fire protection consultant/engineer for a full-time hybrid role. You will review designs for fire, life safety, and accessibility compliance, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and AHJs to ensure code-compliant solutions.

Responsibilities include site visits, design and construction meetings, submittal reviews, inspections, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems, plus mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in fire protection engineering, including fire dynamics, life safety systems, and fire risk assessment.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IFC, NFPA codes and standards) and their practical application to building design.
• Experience in code consulting for new construction and renovation projects, including performance-based design and alternative means and methods.

Responsibilities

• Review building designs for compliance with fire, life safety, and accessibility codes and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, code analyses, and design recommendations; coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and AHJs.
• Support development of fire protection, detection, and suppression strategies; conduct site visits, design meetings, inspections, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Fire dynamics

Life safety systems

Code knowledge

Report writing

Client communication

Project coordination

Site inspections

Job description

TERPconsulting is a specialized fire protection engineering and code consulting firm with eight (8) offices both across the country and international. Founded in 2010, the firm combines large-project expertise with a collaborative, small-firm environment.

TERPconsulting focuses on integrating fire protection, life safety, and accessibility into building design, balancing aesthetics, function, cost, and code requirements. Its licensed engineers and NICET-certified professionals work closely with building owners, architects, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to deliver optimal, code-compliant solutions. The team’s involvement with NFPA and ICC technical committees supports its work on complex, large-scale construction projects worldwide.

Role Description

The senior fire protection consultant/engineer is a full-time hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ. This position is responsible for providing advanced fire protection engineering and code consulting services, including reviewing building designs for compliance with fire, life safety, and accessibility codes and standards.

The consultant will prepare technical reports, code analyses, and design recommendations; coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and AHJs; and support the development of fire protection, detection, and suppression strategies. Day-to-day activities include performing site visits, participating in design and construction meetings, reviewing submittals, and assisting with inspections, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems.

The role also involves mentoring junior staff, contributing to internal quality standards, and supporting business development through strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in fire protection engineering, including fire dynamics, life safety systems, and fire risk assessment.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., IBC, IFC, NFPA codes and standards, local ordinances) and their practical application to building design.
• Experience in code consulting for new construction and renovation projects, including performance-based design and alternative means and methods.
• Proficiency in reviewing and developing fire protection system designs (e.g., fire alarm, sprinkler, water-based systems, and special hazard systems).
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and coordinate fire protection and life safety requirements with design teams.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing clear technical reports, code summaries, and client presentations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, project teams, and AHJs, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Experience conducting site visits, inspections, and testing of fire protection systems, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Capability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.