Mid/Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Jensen Hughes•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$86,000 - $129,000

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking a mid- to senior-level Fire Protection Engineer to join its growing team in Las Vegas, Nevada. This strategic growth position is suited to an experienced “Seller Doer” who can work directly with clients, perform technical work, and contribute to business development. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting, along with strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role involves coordinating and conducting building plan reviews, interpreting building and fire codes, developing alternative solutions, preparing building design reports, and coordinating with fire protection engineering design teams. The engineer will manage consulting projects, address client needs within schedule and budget, prepare and review technical reports, and communicate with clients and project teams. The stated national pay range is $86,000–$129,000 USD. Jensen Hughes describes its total rewards package as including a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and other benefits, which may vary by position and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection, Architecture, or a related field.
At least four years of professional fire protection consulting experience.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of experience in building code and fire protection consulting.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Fire Protection Engineering, or another professional fire protection designation, such as NICET Level IV in any fire protection certification.
Client connections and the ability to develop new business as a “Doer Seller.”
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews or inspections.
Experience with project management or specific responsibilities for portions of large, complex projects.
Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, welcome professional challenges, and contribute to Jensen Hughes’s long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement a wide variety of consulting projects.
Complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget to satisfy client needs and expectations.
Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
Prepare and peer review project-related technical reports.
Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
Communicate effectively with project team members, clients, and others.