Jensen Hughes
Lead Fire Protection Engineer/Consultant
Houston, Texas, United States · Senior · Contract
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$5,064 more — $116,064 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $116,064 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, fire protection design, fire alarm/mass notification design, smoke control design, hazardous materials consulting, system commissioning services, and performance-based solution development.
- Develop 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 by performing field investigations, research, detailed design work, and/or detailed review of design computations done by others.
- Conduct and document 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.
- Effectively communicate with team members, clients, owners, design teams, and/or other project stakeholders.
- Position may involve some CAD/Revit production and/or reviewing CAD/Revit documents produced by others.
- Manage projects including proposal development; scope, schedule, and budget management; resource coordination; deliverable milestone tracking; and client interaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher.
- 5+ years of experience in fire protection engineering (compensation and title commensurate with experience).
- Must be local to the Houston, TX metro area or willing to relocate.
- The ability to travel to job sites in Texas, Colorado and/or surrounding states is required.
Nice to have
- Licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Texas preferred.
Compensation
- 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.
- National Pay Range
- $111,000 - $172,000 USD
Benefits
- Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
- Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.
Company info
- 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.
- At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first.
- Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
- At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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