Fire Protection Engineer, Entry Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to work out‑of‑state in Los Angeles, CA. The position reports to multiple licensed fire protection engineering principals nationwide and will provide technical guidance and participate in design, rehabilitation, and investigation on fire engineering projects.

• 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.

• BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering required.
• 0‑5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
• Smoke control testing experience is desired.
• 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.
• 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.

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre‑tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Base salary ranges for the position are:

• Associate Project Consultant – Bachelor’s Degree: $79,560 – $81,640
• Associate Project Consultant – Master’s Degree: $83,200 – $85,280
• Project Consultant – Bachelor’s Degree: $82,680 – $101,920
• Project Consultant – Master’s Degree: $83,720 – $108,160
• Project Consultant – Doctorate Degree: $90,480 – $108,160

Base salary is part of SGH’s industry‑leading Total Compensation package, including discretionary bonus, extra hours pay, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees.