Fire Protection Engineer

Jensen Hughes • Columbia, MD

3d • $92,643 - $120,495 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Columbia, MD) seeks a Fire Protection Engineer (internal: Staff Engineer) to perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting and fire protection design. The company has a legacy of leadership in fire protection engineering since 1939, with expertise extending to security and risk-based fields like accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, and emergency management. Jensen Hughes engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, aiming to make the world safe, secure, and resilient. The company emphasizes a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth, valuing employee perspectives and offering Global Employee Networks to support career development and foster a connected culture.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
• 2 years of experience
• Experience with Fire Alarm Design
• Experience with Sprinkler System Design
• Experience with special hazard system design criteria
• Experience with design & simulation software: AutoCAD, Pathfinder, Consolidated Fire and Smoke Transport (CFAST), Pyrosim, and CONTAMW
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Protection Equipment Testing
• Demonstrated knowledge of Smoke Control Model
• Demonstrated knowledge of Code Compliance Reviews through academic coursework or experience

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services
• Life safety code consulting
• Fire protection design
• Fire Alarm Design
• Sprinkler System Design
• Special hazard system design criteria
• Design & simulation software utilization
• Smoke Control Model
• Code Compliance Reviews

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Paid vacation/sick time
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location
• Potential yearly bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level