Senior Fire Protection Consultant​/Engineer

Senior Fire Protection Consultant / Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Consultant in the Pacific Northwest, ideally near Portland, Oregon or Bellevue, Washington. The role involves all aspects of fire protection engineering, including building and fire code consulting, fire protection systems, and fire protection strategies. The successful applicant will have experience in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills.

Responsibilities include building plan reviews, interpreting codes, developing alternative solutions, preparing design reports, and coordinating with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
• Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
• Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
• Support business development and client relationship management efforts in the sub-region (10-20% of role). Senior consultants are anticipated to foster a “seller doer” mentality.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, or developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer license, NICET certification, or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and executing field reviews/inspections.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
• Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities.
• Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jensen 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.