Senior Fire Risk Consultant - Remote/Travel

TÜV SÜD; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative global organization

Professional development support

Remote work with travel up to 50%

Exposure to diverse industries and xh

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

TÜV SÜD is seeking a Fire Risk Consultant in Detroit to conduct property loss control surveys for fire, property, and business interruption exposures and to develop clear recommendations. You will evaluate fire protection systems and assist with risk assessments, with travel to client sites as needed.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in loss control, and certifications such as PE or CFPS. Remote work with domestic travel is offered, plus ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of consulting experience in fire protection, loss control, or a related discipline.
• Working toward or holding relevant certifications (e.g., PE, CFPS).
• Strong ability to perform fieldwork, collect technical information, and translate findings into clear written reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with client decision‑makers, including risk and financial managers.
• Ability to independently manage workload, prioritize tasks, and maintain high professional standards.
• Ability to work in industrial environments including climbing ladders, navigating catwalks, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property loss control surveys to assess fire, property, and business interruption exposures based on NFPA and related standards.
• Develop clear, standards-based recommendations, including loss estimates before and after mitigation.
• Evaluate automatic fire protection systems, fire pumps, and facility water supplies.
• Analyze building construction, occupancy, special hazards, and natural hazards to support risk assessments.
• Serve as a technical resource by providing training, peer reviews, and guidance to other consultants.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, present findings to clients (including upper management), and support proposal and stewardship report creation.
• Provide project management services including plan reviews, special visits, and oral/written presentations.

Skills

Fieldwork

Report writing

Client communication

Workload management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

TÜV SÜD is seeking a Fire Risk Consultant in Detroit to conduct property loss control surveys for fire, property, and business interruption exposures and to develop clear recommendations. You will evaluate fire protection systems and assist with risk assessments, with travel to client sites as needed.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in loss control, and certifications such as PE or CFPS. Remote work with domestic travel is offered, plus ongoing professional development