Forensic Fire Protection Engineer Commercial; remote

Fire Investigation Specialist

(remote but need to be located in the Central US to travel to project sites)

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Observation/Inspection of losses caused by fire or fire protection system failures
• Collect and examine data at the site of a loss
• Document evidence and other investigation findings
• Ability to photograph damage and evidence related to fires or losses
• Provide system failure analyses
• Research and write expert reports
• Interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information during an investigation
• Testify in court cases involving investigated losses

• Understanding of the scientific method and the ability to apply it to a loss investigation
• Remain current in the subjects listed as ‘requisite knowledge’ as related to fire investigations in NFPA 1033
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must be able to navigate fire scenes, crawl, climb, use ladders
• Ability to analyze the site of a loss and develop a list of possible failures
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems

Bachelors’ degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Fire Protection Engineering is required. Professional Engineering Registration is required. 4-6 years of experience preferred.