Senior Fire Protection Engineering Manager

Exponent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Managing Fire Protection Engineer to lead the Thermal Sciences Practice in multiple locations, including Atlanta, GA. The role combines high‑level fire protection engineering with project leadership, business development, and client relations.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/Eng/ME/PhD in Fire Protection Engineering with 5+ years of experience, PE license preferred, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS/Eng/ME/PhD in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in Fire Protection Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Performing technical work for clients including fire and building code reviews at national, state, and local levels.
• Analyze active and passive fire protection systems.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee laboratory experiments and testing.
• Conduct fire and explosion investigations with hands-on field involvement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with experts in related disciplines.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities and build client relationships.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Fire protection

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Combustion

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Code compliance

Education

MS/Eng/ME/PhD in Fire Protection

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Managing Fire Protection Engineer to lead the Thermal Sciences Practice in multiple locations, including Atlanta, GA. The role combines high‑level fire protection engineering with project leadership, business development, and client relations.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/Eng/ME/PhD in Fire Protection Engineering with 5+ years of experience, PE license preferred, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment.