Sr. Consultant Fire Protection

Jensen Hughes Inc.; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Jensen Hughes, a leading fire protection engineering firm, seeks an experienced Sr. Consultant in the Northeast USA.

You will manage engineering projects, conduct code reviews, and prepare technical reports and presentations for complex life-safety systems across commercial, institutional, and industrial projects globally. Ideal candidates bring eight+ years in code consulting and fire protection design, with strong writing and communication skills to present strategies to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience including Code Consulting, Smoke Control Design and Commissioning and Fire Protection System Design.
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills; ability to present fire protection strategies to a diverse audience.
• Project management and fire protection engineering experience.
• Experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment is strongly desired.
• Registered Fire Protection Engineer strongly desired (New York, New Jersey or New England)
• New York or Massachusetts specific fire and building code experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - planning and directing engineering, budgeting and scheduling activities
• Conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations

Skills

Project management

Fire protection engineering

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Presentation to diverse audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection)

Job description

Sr. Consultant Fire Protection

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a job opportunity for an experienced Sr. Consultant in Northeast USA. We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional and industrial projects for clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - planning and directing engineering, budgeting and scheduling activities

• Conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience that may include a combination of Code Consulting, Smoke Control Design and Commissioning and Fire Protection System Design
• Successful candidates will have excellent report writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies to a diverse audience.
• Project management and fire protection engineering experience
• Experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance‑based strategies in a project design environment is strongly desired
• Registered Fire Protection Engineer strongly desired (New York, New Jersey or New England)
• New York or Massachusetts specific fire and building code experience preferred

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

• Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$140,000-$160,000USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration and destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee‑based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.