Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Lead Projects (San Diego)

Wiss, Janney, Elstner; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,550 - 169,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer to join the San Diego office. You will lead FP project delivery, manage client relations, mentor staff, and conduct on-site investigations and modeling to support life-safety objectives.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in FP engineering, and PE credentials, with Master’s preferred. Strong proposal writing, collaboration, and proficiency with FDS/related tools are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in fire protection engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering; master's preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (FPE) or in pursuit of PE considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day success of multiple fire protection projects; serve as primary client contact.
• Train and mentor teammates; manage small-to-medium projects as appropriate.
• Perform on-site investigations, condition assessments, and inspections; collect data and prepare reports.
• Develop fire growth, smoke movement, and egress zone models; analyze data and documents.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

FDS

PyroSim

Smokeview

Pathfinder

CFAST

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer to join the San Diego office. You will lead FP project delivery, manage client relations, mentor staff, and conduct on-site investigations and modeling to support life-safety objectives.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in FP engineering, and PE credentials, with Master’s preferred. Strong proposal writing, collaboration, and proficiency with FDS/related tools are expected.