Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

Carlo Hefti AG; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. You will be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving technical excellence in fire protection engineering. With a flexible remote work policy and a competitive rewards package, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Flexible remote work policy

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in consulting or engineering with a focus on fire protection.
• Proven project management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive office culture and employee engagement.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver quality products.
• Drive collaboration and support professional growth.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Technical Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to add to our growing Northeast (PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, VT, ME) team. We are open to this individual reporting to any of our Northeast office locations or a remote work location utilizing our flexible remote policy for qualified applicants. Jensen Hughes offers competitive benefits, compensation and 401k.

Responsibilities

• Team and Office Culture
• Work with the leadership team to promote a positive and healthy office culture
• Maintain a highly inclusive working environment
• Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought
• Leverage the effects of diversity for a competitive business advantage by developing best in class solutions
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward
• Client Focus
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Assist regional leaders and applicable business development staff to support growth goals by cultivating and expanding client relationships
• Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
• Technical Excellence
• Support business process implementation and recommend improvement for delivering of best in class service
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team
• Establish credibility with clients by managing close association with professional/trade organizations, code-making bodies, and regulatory agencies
• Professional Growth
• Assist in recruiting and retaining top talent
• Mentor staff on business processes and procedures.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for regional growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff
• Proactively grow and broaden his/her skill base
• Ensures a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take challenging new projects and grow
• Communicate with regional leaders and project managers to level workload across talent in an effective and efficient manner
• Drive successful collaboration with key Jensen Hughes business partners (strategy & business development, financial planning & analysis, human resources, etc.)
• Promote direct collaboration between local staff and staff from other divisions, geographies and offices

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in consulting or engineering.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher, preferably with a focus on Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to mentor staff and interface with clients.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Demonstrated capabilities in professional service business processes.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.

National Pay Range

$140,000 - $160,000 USD

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.