973 Fire Engineering jobs in the United States

ReqID: LOS000U5
**See it differently**
You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
**The Opportunity**
+ Provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
+ Contribute to the development of prescriptive and performance-based design strategies.
+ Assist senior engineers to help clients to incorporate fire and life safety strategy concepts into the design and review drawings for conformance with the agreed strategy
+ Assist with development of fire alarm, detection, and fire suppression systems design documents
+ Assist senior engineers on project site visits and communicate with architects, contractors and consulting teams
+ Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings
+ Adapt to working with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment
+ Perform smoke control analysis
+ Assist with fire modeling
+ Assist with dynamic egress modeling
+ Assist with the development of structural fire calculations
+ Assist with the development of fire safety strategies for special hazards
**Is this role right for you?**
**Required:**
+ Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering
+ Professional demeanor
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Skills in planning and organizing
+ Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn
+ Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role
We're looking for:
+ Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
+ Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
+ Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
+ Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
**What we offer you**
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Our intern experience offers you:
+ Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
+ Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
+ Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
+ Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
+ Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities
**Los Angeles Hiring Range -** The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles, CA is $24.00 to $6.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles, CA will differ.
**San Francisco Hiring Range -** The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco, CA is 26.50 to 38.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco, CA will differ.
**Next Steps**
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you've submitted your application, we'll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you've met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.
**Different people, shared values**
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Veterans/Disability

ReqID: LOS000U5
**See it differently**
You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
**The Opportunity**
+ Provide consulting for life safety, building, and fire code compliance
+ Contribute to the development of prescriptive and performance-based design strategies.
+ Assist senior engineers to help clients to incorporate fire and life safety strategy concepts into the design and review drawings for conformance with the agreed strategy
+ Assist with development of fire alarm, detection, and fire suppression systems design documents
+ Assist senior engineers on project site visits and communicate with architects, contractors and consulting teams
+ Participate in internal team meetings and external client meetings
+ Adapt to working with multiple teams, across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment
+ Perform smoke control analysis
+ Assist with fire modeling
+ Assist with dynamic egress modeling
+ Assist with the development of structural fire calculations
+ Assist with the development of fire safety strategies for special hazards
**Is this role right for you?**
**Required:**
+ Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering
+ Professional demeanor
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Skills in planning and organizing
+ Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn
+ Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role
We're looking for:
+ Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
+ Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
+ Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
+ Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
**What we offer you**
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Our intern experience offers you:
+ Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
+ Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
+ Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
+ Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
+ Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities
**Los Angeles Hiring Range -** The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles, CA is $24.00 to $6.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles, CA will differ.
**San Francisco Hiring Range -** The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco, CA is 26.50 to 38.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco, CA will differ.
**Next Steps**
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you've submitted your application, we'll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you've met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.
**Different people, shared values**
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Veterans/Disability

This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant - Fire and Life Safety Engineer for Columbia, MD.
Be involved in projects with our Fire and Life Safety Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
This opportunity provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of fire and life safety systems on building projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, mass notification systems, smoke control, egress analysis, and building and fire code analysis review and compliance. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
+ Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101.
+ Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
+ Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
+ Producing with limited guidance fire safety strategy documents to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
+ Design of fire protection and life safety systems including automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, and egress systems.
+ With minimal support, carrying out and reviewing fire engineering calculations including smoke modeling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modeling.
+ Assist in the commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems in commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.
+ Directly interfacing with the client.
+ Organizing in-house resources.
+ Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
+ Developing project proposals and budgets.
+ Conducting financial management of all projects.
+ Mentoring junior staff.
+ Preparing technical reports/specifications.
+ Participating in department initiatives.
+ Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering degree (or demonstrated equivalent years of technical experience).
+ 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.
+ Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ P.E. License is preferred.
+ REVIT and AutoCAD proficiency.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
Expected Salary: $82,400 - $112,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

This Opportunity
WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced **Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering** specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications for our **Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA** offices. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.
Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice. It is anticipated that this position will be responsible as a subject matter expert regarding fire alarm systems and applicable Codes.
Your Impact
+ Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101.
+ Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
+ Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc.
+ Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
+ Design of fire alarm/life safety systems.
+ Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities.
+ Directly interfacing with clients.
+ Organizing in-house resources.
+ Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
+ Developing project proposals and budgets.
+ Mentoring junior staff.
+ Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff.
+ Preparing technical reports/specifications.
+ Participating in department initiatives.
+ Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
+ Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.
+ The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following:
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license
+ NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience.
+ Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
+ Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-MQ1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

This Opportunity
WSP, a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced **Lead Professional - Fire and Life Safety Engineering** specializing in Fire Alarm design and applications for our **Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA** offices. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.
Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. The Lead Consultant will be an integral member of our national Fire & Life Safety specialty practice. It is anticipated that this position will be responsible as a subject matter expert regarding fire alarm systems and applicable Codes.
Your Impact
+ Interpretation of building code, life safety, and fire code requirements. This will include familiarity with both ICC and NFPA codes, including IBC and NFPA 101.
+ Negotiating with authorities having jurisdiction on fire safety designs and proposals.
+ Provide subject matter expertise throughout the West Region for fire alarm applications including, but not limited to, fire detection, alarm notification, mass notification, emergency responder radio systems, fire alarm interfaces for smoke control systems, etc.
+ Producing fire alarm/life safety strategy documents with limited guidance to inform and support the chosen building form throughout the design process.
+ Design of fire alarm/life safety systems.
+ Commissioning of fire alarm/life safety systems in various facilities.
+ Directly interfacing with clients.
+ Organizing in-house resources.
+ Following quality control review processes of all project documentation.
+ Developing project proposals and budgets.
+ Mentoring junior staff.
+ Conducting fire alarm system related marketing and educational presentations to clients and staff.
+ Preparing technical reports/specifications.
+ Participating in department initiatives.
+ Review of architectural drawings for compliance with building and fire code requirements
+ Contributing to the overall business development of the company.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior fire and life safety design experience.
+ The appropriate candidate will have at least one of the following:
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or related engineering discipline with a P.E. license
+ NICET Level III with a minimum of 8 years of fire alarm industry experience.
+ Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
+ Experience in fire protection engineering design applications.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-MQ1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Associate, Fire Protection Engineering
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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 is looking to grow the team and has an early career opportunity for an Associate to join our fire protection engineering team in our Colorado Springs, Phoenix or Las Vegas office locations. This position is open to recent grads or experienced early career Engineers with strong interest or experience in fire protection engineering.
Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve professional licensed status and we offer help and support during the process.
**Responsibilities**
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.
+ 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.
+ Apply engineering calculations such as size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment.
+ Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
+ Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others.
+ Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations.
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**_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, or 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.
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Manager, Fire Protection Engineering
San Diego, California, 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 is seeking a Manager in our San Diego office. This position reports to the Team Leader in San Diego and is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors performing a range of professional services, primarily in the Fire and Building Safety service line. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.
Successful candidates will ideally reside in and/or relocate to the San Diego area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. Hybrid or remote work arrangements will be considered.
**Responsibilities:**
The candidate will partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below:
+ Team Culture
+ Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
+ Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring a positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive rewards.
+ Client Focus
+ Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
+ Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
+ Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southern California leadership team - prior business development experience is not required.
+ Technical Excellence
+ Manage and implement a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
+ Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering 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.
+ Professional Growth
+ Work closely with the Southern California leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
+ Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
+ Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
+ With the Team Leader, identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff.
+ Proactively grow and broaden the skill base in their team.
+ Ensure a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take on challenging new projects and grow.
+ Team Management
+ Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of up to 8 people.
+ Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
+ Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed.
+ Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
+ Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
+ Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
+ Professional designation is desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).
+ Ability to mentor and manage staff while also handing responsibilities as a Project Manager.
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
+ Excellent oral and written communications skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills.
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**_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, or 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.
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Associate, Fire Protection Engineering
Phoenix, Arizona, 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 is looking to grow the team and has an early career opportunity for an Associate to join our fire protection engineering team in our Colorado Springs, Phoenix or Las Vegas office locations. This position is open to recent grads or experienced early career Engineers with strong interest or experience in fire protection engineering.
Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team. You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourage all Engineers to achieve professional licensed status and we offer help and support during the process.
**Responsibilities**
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.
+ 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.
+ Apply engineering calculations such as size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment.
+ Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.
+ Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others.
+ Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations.
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**_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, or 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.
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Manager, Fire Protection Engineering
New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 newly created opportunity for a Manager, Fire Protection Engineering in New Orleans, LA. This is a strategic growth position that calls for an experienced candidate with the ability to work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (Seller/Doer). Remote and hybrid work options are available for experienced Fire protection engineers with client connections and business development capabilities.
We are looking for highly motivated, experienced individuals to add to our growing team. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building/fire codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams. Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.
**Responsibilities**
The candidate will partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below:
+ Team Culture
+ Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
+ 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.
+ Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
+ Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southcentral leadership team - prior business development experience is not required.
+ Technical Excellence
+ Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering 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.
+ Professional Growth
+ Work closely with the Southcentral leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
+ Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
+ Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business processes and procedures.
+ With the Team Leader, identify and facilitate opportunities for service line growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff.
+ Proactively grow and broaden the skill base in their team.
+ Ensure a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take on challenging new projects and grow.
+ Team Management
+ Responsible for technical contributors, project managers, and is a people leader of 4 to 8 people.
+ Work with Team Leader to establish appropriate performance standards and have regular conversations with team members to ensure they are met.
+ Use their business acumen and knowledge of the Jensen Hughes business model to guide and coach individuals to succeed.
+ Lead and mentor staff and project teams related to technical skills, project management skills and business development skills.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ Recommended minimum of 3 years' experience and demonstrated successful history in performing technical consulting work and developing and cultivating client relationships.
+ Well-rounded working knowledge of fire protection engineering fundamentals.
+ Professional designation desirable but not required (e.g., Professional Engineering License).
+ Excellent oral and written communications skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills.
+ Successful candidates will need to reside in and/or relocate to the Austin Metro area to allow for appropriate proximity to the team necessary for successful engagement. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
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**_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, or 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.
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