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As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and ...

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Phoenixville, PA · Remote

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and ...

NV5

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and ...

NV5

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Phoenixville, PA · On-site +1

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and ...

NV5

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

As a Fire Protection Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for customer-facing project work. This key position works closely with AHJ'S and clients to ensure projects are compliant and ...

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AspectFreelance Remote Fire Protection EngineerFire Safety Consultant
CertificationsFire Protection Engineering License, NICET certificationsFire safety certifications, such as NICET or NFPA certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote project-based work, collaborating with clients and design teamsOn-site inspections, client consultations, and report writing
Employer & Industry UsageFreelancers working with engineering firms, construction companies, or as independent consultantsConsulting firms, government agencies, or private companies

Freelance Remote Fire Protection Engineers focus on designing and analyzing fire safety systems remotely, often working on projects for various clients. Fire Safety Consultants typically conduct on-site inspections and provide expert advice. Both roles require relevant certifications but differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

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Sr. Consultant Fire Protection

Sr. Consultant Fire Protection

Jensen Hughes

New York, NY • Remote

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Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

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. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a job opportunity for an experienced Sr. Consultant in Northeast USA.  We are a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional and industrial projects for clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Project Management - planning and directing engineering, budgeting and scheduling activities
  • Conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses
  • Prepare and present technical reports and presentations

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Fire Protection
  • Qualified candidates will have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience that may include a combination of Code Consulting, Smoke Control Design and Commissioning and Fire Protection System Design
  • Successful candidates will have excellent report writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies to a diverse audience.
  • Project management and fire protection engineering experience
  • Experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment is strongly desired
  • Registered Fire Protection Engineer strongly desired (New York, New Jersey or New England)
  • New York or Massachusetts specific fire and building code experience preferred

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