Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Los Angeles, CA

40d

About The Position

Do you want to help engineer what’s next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects. Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. We want someone passionate about mechanical engineering and problem solving. SGH is committed to building its emerging practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated expert in fire protection and fire science technology, with skills to manage and grow its present practice. SGH is seeking engineering professionals to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group. The professional will work under the direction of the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to provide senior leadership and direction for the group’s future, as well as provide technical guidance on and participate in design, rehabilitation, and investigation fire engineering projects.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering
Minimum 7 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.
Staff management experience.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Commitment to embrace SGH’s standards for work product delivery.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
Manage the fire protection engineering staff.
Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.
Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations.
Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.
Interface with building and fire officials.
Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.
Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.
Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.
Prepare professional papers for publication.