Senior Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We are building an emerging practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science and are seeking an experienced, motivated expert to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group.

• 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.

• MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in fire protection engineering (more experienced applicants considered for Senior Consulting Engineer roles).
• Professional registration in fire protection engineering.
• Extensive experience as a project manager for diverse 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 SGH's standards for work product delivery.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

• 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
• Health Care 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 is a part of SGH's industry‑leading Total Compensation package. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and work location.