Associate Fire Protection Engineer

Jensen Hughes
Phoenix, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward early-career professionals comfortable with building code consulting and technical design tasks, based in Phoenix, Arizona, and working in a collaborative, code-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Early-career engineers with hands-on experience in fire protection and building code consulting
    — “0-3 years' experience”
  • Candidates who can independently conduct technical analyses and prepare design reports
    — “prepare building design reports, and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment with P.E.s and experienced consultants
    — “under the direction of a P.E. or an experienced consultant”

Things to consider

  • The role may require field investigations or inspections as part of the responsibilities
    — “Assist in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with code interpretation and alternative solution development in your resume
    — “develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports”
  • Showcase your ability to conduct hydraulic calculations and egress analyses in your portfolio
    — “basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews”
  • Emphasize your communication skills with clients and technical teams in your interview responses
    — “effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • professional-level fire protection engineering services
  • accurate and complete design reports
  • resolution of design problems
Typical background
well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting

Skills & requirements

Required

Fire Protection EngineeringBuilding Code ConsultingFire Code ConsultingPerformance-based Fire EngineeringBuilding Design ReportsFire Protection Engineering Design

Preferred

Sprinkler DesignFire Alarm DesignSmoke Control SystemsHydraulic Calculations

Stack & domain

Fire Protection EngineeringBuilding CodeFire CodeSprinkler DesignFire Alarm DesignPerformance-based Fire Engineering DesignAnalytical ThinkingCreative ThinkingFire ProtectionSafety

About the role

Original posting from Jensen Hughes via Greenhouse

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. 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 they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Associate Fire Protection Engineer to add to our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona, based in our Three Gateway office (85008).  This strategic growth position calls for an experienced candidate who can work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (“Seller Doer”).  The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building/fire codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports, and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams.

Responsibilities

Perform professional-level fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, performance-based fire engineering design, under the direction of a P.E. or an experienced consultant.

Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with good professional service practice standards.

Assist in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.

Identify applicable codes and standards to reference in evaluating how to respond to inquiries.

Conduct and document assigned work such as basic building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and basic sprinkler and water supply systems reviews, including hydraulic calculations.

Apply engineering calculations such as size required, means of egress, maximum allowable building area, sprinkler system water supplies and smoke control equipment.

Submit progress reports to Project Managers and Project Leaders.

Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others.

Responsible self-starter with problem solving and reasoning skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering or other related engineering field and 0-3 years' experience.

Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to write reports, business correspondence, presentations and procedure manuals, and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public.

Passion advancing the science of safety and in exceeding our client expectations.

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary  based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range$75,000—$90,000 USDJensen 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.

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.  We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.  Please click here to review.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data.  Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA.  Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

Source: Jensen Hughes careers (Greenhouse)

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