
Fire Protection Engineer
Jensen Hughes
The Role
Overview
Fire protection engineer focusing on code consulting, design, and performance‑based solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- design management
- fire design
- code review
- site visits
- technical reporting
- client coordination
Tasks
-Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects. -Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues. -Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others. -Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits. -Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget. -Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports. -Assist with business development activities.
Requirements
- bachelor's
- professional engineer
- fire protection
- code consulting
- fire sprinkler
- 5+ years
What You Bring
-Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field. -Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies. -Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities. -Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections. -Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred. We will also consider candidates that have significant industry experience in fire protection and code consultant but are not on the engineering track. -Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus. -5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment is required.
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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
