Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939.

Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation.

As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Fire protection engineer based in / around Cary, NC. The ideal candidate will be a licensed engineer (PE) and have experience as a fire protection and life safety code consultant.

The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated history of successfully managing their own client projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include the management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects.
• Plan and direct engineering activities for your own projects
• Conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses
• Design fire protection systems including fire alarm, sprinkler and special hazard systems
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
• Be a key player in Business Development activities

Requirements and Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of experience that includes a combination of Code Consulting, Performance Based Design, and Fire Protection System Design.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred
• Have excellent report writing and interpersonal skills
• Should have the ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and have good communication and negotiations skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges and wants to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes

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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.

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We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access.

Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data.

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Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

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.