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Job Description

Associate Director of Fire Engineering

At Safer Sphere, we’re growing fast, and with that growth comes opportunity. We’re looking for an experienced Fire Engineering professional to help shape the future of a new service stream, working alongside our established Building Safety (Building Regulations) and Construction Safety teams.

This is a senior role at the forefront of our next phase of development, offering the chance to build something from the ground up within a consultancy that values innovation, technical excellence, and long-term strategic growth.

The Role

As Associate Director of Fire Engineering, you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering a market-leading service that’s built on technical integrity, commercial instinct, and strong client relationships.

You’ll be responsible for building and growing a high-performing Fire Engineering team while overseeing project delivery across a range of high-profile commercial, high-rise, and high-end development projects. You’ll work closely with our Business Support Team, Senior Management Team, and company Directors to develop and embed a high-quality, market-leading fire engineering service with a clear pathway to full Director level within 24 months for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and launch a new fire engineering service, aligned to business objectives and sector demands.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, with a focus on mentoring, development, and succession.
• Oversee fire strategy reports, compliance documentation, and technical project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships, securing repeat business and referrals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working with our BD and Marketing teams to shape our external profile.
• Represent Safer Sphere at industry events and client meetings as a technical leader and ambassador.
• Collaborate across existing functions to ensure fire engineering integrates with our wider project offer.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in fire engineering, with extensive project leadership in residential and commercial sectors.
• Degree in Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Proficient in current legislation and guidance, including FREAWs (PAS 9980).
• Proven track record of winning and delivering work.
• Demonstrable experience in building, leading, and developing a technical team.
• Strong client engagement and commercial skills.

About You

You’ll be technically sound, commercially sharp, and ready for a new challenge. You enjoy building services that make a difference, and you know how to bring others with you. You’re not afraid of the detail, but you keep one eye on the bigger picture.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can shape a service, lead with purpose, and grow with a company that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.

About Safer Sphere

Safer Sphere is an award-winning, specialist health & safety consultancy dedicated to the construction industry. Our reputation is built on deep industry knowledge, proven experience, and capability. These strengths enable us to deliver a superior service that is both cost-effective and tailored to our clients’ needs, helping us here at Safer Sphere stand out as market leaders in health and safety compliance, commitment, and performance.

Rewards

At Safer Sphere, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution. The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday benefit scheme
• Birthday leave
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Company phone and IT equipment

Additionally, Safer Sphere is partly owned by an Employee Benefit Trust, with 49% of available profits distributed among our employees, offering you a genuine stake in our shared success.

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.

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.
#LI-AW1
**_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
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.
#LI-KS1
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 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
$67,000-$101,000USD
**_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, 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.
#LI-KS1
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 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
$127,000-$197,000USD
**_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, 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.
#LI-KS1
**_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
Austin, Texas, 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**
This position is responsible for leading a team of technical contributors in the Austin, TX office 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. Key performance priorities include fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encourage recruitment and retention, innovation, and a high-performing organization.
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. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed. This position is an in-office role and is not intended to include a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
**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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Associate, Fire Protection Engineering
Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 Las Vegas office. 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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Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers.  

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual with an interest in engineering to join our team as a Fire Protection Engineering Intern during the fall of 2025 in Coffman Engineers’ Downtown Los Angeles office. 

Qualifications

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in mechanical, electrical, or fire protection engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college.
• Two years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree.
• Desire to work in consulting engineering.
• Prior experience in consulting engineering.
• Prior work experience in a professional services role, performing job functions related to client consultation.
• Ability to work in-person in Coffman’s Downtown Los Angeles office for at least three days a week.  
• Experience in leadership roles through extracurricular activities, education, or professional.

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail orientated and organized

Hourly range: $23 - $28

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

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Coffman At A Glance:

• 45 years in business.
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations.
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management.
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014.
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022.
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021.
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023.

Applying

You must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know so we can provide a reasonable accommodation.

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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