Jensen Hughes
Mid/Senior Level Fire Protection Engineer
Concord, California, 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
$15,922 more — $126,922 — 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 $126,922 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) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. 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
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and implement a wide variety of consulting projects.
- Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Building Code and Fire Protection Consulting.
- Experience with developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
- Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or other professional designation in Fire Protection, is highly desirable (such as NICET Level IV in any of the Fire Protection certifications).
- The ideal candidate will be a "Doer Seller," with client connections and ability to develop new business.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges, and endeavor to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes.
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- Company Overview
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience with sprinkler/fire alarm systems and/or hazardous materials is preferred.
- Relocation assistance will be provided.
- Experience with project management or specific responsibilities for any portion of large complex projects is 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 - $197,000 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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