Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Consulting Leader

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing & 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) seeks an experienced leader to head its Fire Protection Engineering Group in support of building enclosures, fire science, and performance-based design. The role guides technical strategy and team growth, delivering high-level consulting and forensic services for complex fire-related projects.

The candidate will collaborate with the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to advance SGH’s capabilities, oversee projects, and engage with clients, officials, and

Qualifications

• Must have MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering and professional registration.
• Extensive experience managing fire protection engineering projects, including code consulting and investigations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
• Lead and grow SGH's Fire Protection Engineering Group.
• Manage staff, budgets, and client relationships.
• Interface with building and fire officials and contribute to publications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Team collaboration

Fire protection knowledge

Education

MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering

Professional Registration in fire protection engineering

Tools

Fire/Smoke modeling software

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) seeks an experienced leader to head its Fire Protection Engineering Group in support of building enclosures, fire science, and performance-based design. The role guides technical strategy and team growth, delivering high-level consulting and forensic services for complex fire-related projects.

The candidate will collaborate with the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to advance SGH’s capabilities, oversee projects, and engage with clients, officials, and