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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.
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Job Overview
Jensen Hughes is seeking a Lead Consultant to join our team in San Diego, Anaheim, or Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to support innovative projects within the energy storage and advanced manufacturing sectors while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
Work may take place in a hybrid environment, including office locations, client sites, and remote settings, depending on project and business needs. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and delivery of engineering consulting services related to energy storage systems, with support and resources available to foster professional development, technical leadership, and business growth.
Responsibilities

• Lead and support energy storage system safety projects across a variety of industries and applications
• Manage projects involving lithium-ion battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, and related technologies
• Mentor, train, and support team members and new hires through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal tools, processes, and methodologies
• Review and interpret testing and engineering reports, including thermal runaway testing such as UL 9540A, to support facility safety strategies and mitigation concepts
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to develop practical, risk-informed safety solutions
• Support business development initiatives by building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic initiatives and expand service offerings

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in industrial safety, process safety, energy storage systems, or related industries
• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar certification is preferred but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing industrial or process safety projects within energy storage, battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or related technical environments

Preferred Areas of Experience

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial, though candidates are not expected to have expertise in every area:
• Energy storage safety standards and applications (e.g., NFPA 855)
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Hazard mitigation and risk analysis
• Electrical safety
• Fire protection and fire safety engineering
• Explosion prevention and control systems
• Risk assessments and modeling methodologies, including bowtie analysis
• Engineering simulation and consequence modeling tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), fire and smoke modeling, or plume modeling

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required, up to approximately 25%
• Jensen Hughes is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute their perspectives and experiences
• We encourage individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if every qualification listed is not met

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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.
Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.
National Pay Range
$111,000-$172,000 USD
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.
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.
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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.