Jensen Hughes

Lead / Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

Code ReviewComplianceAccessibilityProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRecruitingHRControlsResearchLeadership

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.

Financial and Project Management for and implementation of a wide variety of fire protection engineering design and consulting projects.
Build client relationships through successful completion of client-initiated tasks by meeting needs and expectations, completing assigned tasks on schedule, and maintaining budgetary obligations.
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.
Effectively build and communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
Assist with and lead business development activities to grow Jensen Hughes' clients.
Apply fundamental fire and life safety engineering principles to create performance-based solutions to design challenges that are not addressed by the straightforward application of existing fire protection codes and standards.
Evaluate existing facilities for compliance with building code of record and provide recommendations for improvements.
Perform calculations related to means of egress sizing, maximum allowable building height and area, sprinkler system water supply capacity (i.e., hydraulic calculations) and smoke control equipment.
Design of Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems

5+ years of experience in the following areas:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection) or related field.
Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.

Registered Professional Engineer or other related professional designation preferred.
We will also consider candidates that have significant industry experience in fire protection and code consulting, but are not on the engineering track.
Consulting experience and experience with preparing proposals and assisting with or leading business development activities preferred.

Company Overview
Job Overview
The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background to include strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
Additional leadership opportunities may be available to senior staff with established clients.

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.

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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