Associate, Fire Protection Engineering

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Early-career fire protection engineer providing design and code consulting.

Key Responsibilities

  • field investigation
  • code analysis
  • hydraulic calculations
  • sprinkler design
  • fire alarm
  • progress reporting

Tasks

-Assist in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project. -Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others. -Apply engineering calculations such as size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment. -Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with good professional service practice standards. -Conduct and document assigned work such as basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations. -Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, performance-based fire engineering design, under the direction of a P.E. or an experienced consultant. -Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries. -Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.

Requirements

  • communication
  • engineering degree
  • 0-3 yrs
  • problem solving
  • self-starter

What You Bring

-Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public. -Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or other related engineering field and 0-3 years' experience. -Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling