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Required CredentialsPhD in Fire Science or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Fire Engineering or Safety
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Industry UsageResearch, academia, policy developmentDesign, inspection, risk assessment

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Infographic showing various Fire Research Phd job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,315 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Senior Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Do you want to help engineer what's next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
  • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about mechanical engineering and problem solving.
SGH is committed to building its emerging practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated expert in fire protection and fire science technology, with skills to manage and grow its present practice. SGH is seeking engineering professionals to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group. The professional will work under the direction of the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to provide senior leadership and direction for the group's future, as well as provide technical guidance on and participate in design, rehabilitation, and investigation fire engineering projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • 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.

What You'll Need:
  • MS or PhD in Fire Protection Engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in fire protection engineering. Will consider more experienced applicants for Senior Consulting Engineer roles.
  • Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
  • 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.
  • 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 embrace SGH's standards for work product delivery.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview:
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

Compensation:
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
Senior Consulting Engineer or Senior Project Consultant:
$106,600-$149,240 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email or call and ask for Human Resources.
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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