Senior Fire Protection Consultant: Life Safety & Codes

Summit Fire Consulting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Consulting is seeking an experienced fire protection consultant to deliver life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression and fire alarm system design, plus performance-based fire analysis for clients nationwide. The role supports project budgeting, staffing, and client development while collaborating with regional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong NFPA/IBC background, 10+ years in the field, and familiarity with office software and design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in fire science or related field, or NICET III/IV.
• 10 years of fire protection consulting experience including code and design work.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, and local/state requirements for practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate fire suppression and fire alarm systems for buildings.
• Prepare budgets, manage project scope, and monitor profitability.
• Engage with authorities having jurisdiction to facilitate approvals.
• Prepare proposals, present qualifications to clients, and develop business.
• Attend conferences and collaborate with national teams on larger projects.
• Perform analyses, code reviews, and support design/build opportunities.

Skills

English communication

Project budgeting

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Fire Science

NICET Level III/IV

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Summit Fire Consulting is seeking an experienced fire protection consultant to deliver life safety code consulting, sprinkler/suppression and fire alarm system design, plus performance-based fire analysis for clients nationwide. The role supports project budgeting, staffing, and client development while collaborating with regional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong NFPA/IBC background, 10+ years in the field, and familiarity with office software and design tools.