Senior Fire Protection Engineer: CFD & Performance-Based Design Lead

Code Consultants, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Health/Dental plans

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Code Consultants, Inc. (CCI) seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead advanced fire protection modeling for complex buildings. The role focuses on CFD, CONTAM, and egress analyses, delivering performance-based design solutions and code-compliance strategies.

As a recognized SME, you will mentor teams, collaborate with architects and code officials, and contribute to industry thought leadership at SFPE/NFPA conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in fire and smoke modeling within the built environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in CFD modeling tools, CONTAM, Pathfinder or similar egress modeling software.
• Strong background in performance-based design and alternative compliance strategies.
• Experience with complex building types (e.g., high-rise, large assembly spaces, mixed-use developments).
• Active involvement with SFPE, NFPA, or similar professional organizations strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced fire, smoke, and egress modeling for a wide range of building types and complex structures
• Develop and execute performance-based design analyses and alternate methods of code compliance
• Conduct and interpret Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and smoke control analyses
• Perform egress modeling using tools such as Pathfinder or similar platforms
• Complete CONTAM analysis, including stair pressurization, elevator shaft pressurization, and high-rise smoke control strategies
• Design and evaluate smoke control systems for atriums, stadiums, and smoke-protected assembly seating
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, code officials)
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to internal teams
• Contribute to industry thought leadership, including involvement in SFPE and NFPA conferences or technical committees

Skills

CFD modeling

CONTAM

Pathfinder

Fire modeling

Egress modeling

Performance-based design

Code compliance

SFPE/NFPA involvement

Communication skills

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Fire Protection Engineering degree

Tools

CFD software

CONTAM

Pathfinder

Job description

Code Consultants, Inc. (CCI) seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead advanced fire protection modeling for complex buildings. The role focuses on CFD, CONTAM, and egress analyses, delivering performance-based design solutions and code-compliance strategies.

As a recognized SME, you will mentor teams, collaborate with architects and code officials, and contribute to industry thought leadership at SFPE/NFPA conferences.