Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Technical Modeling Expert

CCI; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Medical and dental plans

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Code Consultants, Inc. in Missouri's St. Louis area seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead advanced fire, smoke, and egress modeling for diverse building types, from atriums to stadiums.

You will drive performance-based design analyses and mentor internal teams on state-of-the-art CFD and smoke-control studies. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and code officials, you will implement alternative compliance strategies and contribute to thought leadership in SFPE/NFPA contexts,

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, arenas, and smoke-protected 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 SFPE and NFPA involvement.

Skills

CFD modeling

Pathfinder

CONTAM

Egress modeling

Performance-based design

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Pathfinder

CONTAM

Job description

Are you ready to join a company where your contributions truly matter? At CCI, we foster a positive, growth- oriented culture where employees thrive and take pride in our remarkable achievements. Explore our completed projects at the World Trade Center, IKEA, St. Louis Old Courthouse, and River City Casino on our company website: www.codeconsultants.com.

Code Consultants, Inc. (CCI) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with deep technical expertise in fire, smoke, and egress modeling within the design and construction industry.

This role is ideal for a recognized subject matter expert who thrives in complex, performance-based design environments and brings advanced analytical capabilities to solve challenging fire protection engineering problems.

Key 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 systems
  • Elevator shaft pressurization
  • High-rise smoke control strategies
• Design and evaluate smoke control systems for:
  • Atriums
  • Stadiums and arenas
  • 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 potential involvement in SFPE and NFPA conferences or technical committees

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

What We Offer

• 401(k) with exceptional company match
• Bonus potential
• Outstanding medical and dental plans
• Company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off within your first year
• 10 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Growth and development opportunities
• Engaging, collaborative work environment

Why Join CCI

At CCI, you'll work alongside industry leaders on high-impact projects that push the boundaries of fire protection engineering. We value innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration-and we actively support your professional growth and industry involvement.

Code Consultants, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.