Jensen Hughes
Lead / Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 119 days ago
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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
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
Skills
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- 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.
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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