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divh2Senior Fire Protection Engineer/h2pThroughout 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 theyre passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together./ph3Job Overview/h3pJensen Hughes has career opportunities for a Mid Senior level Fire Protection Engineers Consultants across all major offices in our U.S. South Region. These roles are available for in-office and hybrid work arrangements. A remote (home office) location would be considered for candidates with significant experience and business development capabilities. Jensen Hughes is a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services including building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering design on local, national, and international projects. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus on Building and Fire Code consulting and fire system design. The candidate will be responsible for the review and implementation of fire protection strategies, will coordinate on all matters with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction, and will lead design teams internally and externally with clients. Additional leadership opportunities may be available to senior staff with established clients./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliManagement and implementation of a wide variety of fire protection engineering design and consulting projects./liliSatisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget./liliCoordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits./liliPreparation and peer review of project-related technical reports./liliDevelop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues./liliEffectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others./liliAssist with and lead business development activities./liliApply 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./liliEvaluate existing facilities for compliance with building code of record and provide recommendations for improvements. Evaluations will include site surveys and analysis of life safety systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active as well as passive fire protection systems./liliPerform 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./liliCompose technical letters and reports to address specific technical concepts as may be needed by assigned tasks./li/ulh3Requirements and Qualifications/h3ulli5+ years of experience in the following areas:/liulliCode consulting/liliDesign of Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems/liliFire Performance-Based Design (PBD)/liliEgress Modeling/liliAHJ Plan Representation/liliPlan Review/liliFire + Life Safety Building Commissioning/li/ulliBachelors Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection) or related field./liliRegistered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred. We will also consider candidates that have significant industry experience in fire protection and code consultant but are not on the engineering track./liliAbility to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies./liliAbility to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities./liliConsulting experience and experience with preparing proposals and assisting with or leading business development activities preferred./li/ulpJensen 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./p/div

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