Senior Fire Protection Engineer & Life-Safety Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance and professional development

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for their San Diego office. This role involves managing projects and ensuring client satisfaction through expert fire protection engineering.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in communication and team collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in fire protection.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (FPE); EIT in pursuit of PE considered.
• Familiarity with fire protection modeling and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects, serving as primary contact for clients.
• Conduct site investigations and assess fire protection conditions.
• Develop fire growth and smoke movement models.

Skills

Fire protection systems design

Building code analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

PyroSim

Smokeview

Pathfinder

CFAST

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer for their San Diego office. This role involves managing projects and ensuring client satisfaction through expert fire protection engineering.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in communication and team collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.