Jensen Hughes Inc.
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Jensen Hughes Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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
Senior Fire Protection Engineer – hybrid position with split locations in Baltimore, Maryland; Blacksburg, Virginia; Columbia, Maryland; Fairfax, Virginia; and Rockville, Maryland. Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer with skills in life safety code consulting, sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and passive fire protection. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and prefers those experienced with performance-based fire engineering design. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of Fire Protection Engineers and provide full-time engineering and technical support at a high-profile government site in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Hybrid scheduling may be possible. Responsibilities
Conduct design review and commissioning services for fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems. Duties include review of designs and submittals; verification of as-built and redline drawings; construction surveys and inspections; development and partial witnessing of pre-functional checklists; and executing functional performance tests. Review designs to ensure the designer has met owner intent, complied with applicable building, fire, and life safety codes, and ensured systems and components are adequately sized for owner/tenant requirements. Provide technical assistance in developing statements of work for projects related to all aspects of the built environment. Apply fundamental fire and life safety engineering principles to create performance-based solutions where existing codes do not provide a straightforward answer. Evaluate existing facilities for compliance with building code of record and recommend improvements, including site surveys and analysis of life safety, fire detection, alarm, smoke control, active and passive fire protection systems. Perform calculations for means of egress sizing, maximum allowable building height and area, sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, and smoke control equipment. Support the building management office with fire alarm and fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance. Propose updates to existing fire protection and life safety codes, standards, and regulations. Perform impact analysis on the consequences of new code adoption and code cycle changes to construction project requirements and building operations. Meet client and customer needs by completing tasks on time and communicating effectively with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Compose technical letters and reports to address specific technical concepts as needed. Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of experience in life safety, active and passive fire protection, and fire alarm systems code consulting, design review, inspections, and commissioning. Professional Engineering (PE) license. Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to present clear, technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and to negotiate effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a desire to contribute to the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes. Relocation and sign‑on bonus available for this specific role. 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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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
Senior Fire Protection Engineer – hybrid position with split locations in Baltimore, Maryland; Blacksburg, Virginia; Columbia, Maryland; Fairfax, Virginia; and Rockville, Maryland. Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer with skills in life safety code consulting, sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and passive fire protection. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and prefers those experienced with performance-based fire engineering design. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of Fire Protection Engineers and provide full-time engineering and technical support at a high-profile government site in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Hybrid scheduling may be possible. Responsibilities
Conduct design review and commissioning services for fire protection, fire alarm, and life safety systems. Duties include review of designs and submittals; verification of as-built and redline drawings; construction surveys and inspections; development and partial witnessing of pre-functional checklists; and executing functional performance tests. Review designs to ensure the designer has met owner intent, complied with applicable building, fire, and life safety codes, and ensured systems and components are adequately sized for owner/tenant requirements. Provide technical assistance in developing statements of work for projects related to all aspects of the built environment. Apply fundamental fire and life safety engineering principles to create performance-based solutions where existing codes do not provide a straightforward answer. Evaluate existing facilities for compliance with building code of record and recommend improvements, including site surveys and analysis of life safety, fire detection, alarm, smoke control, active and passive fire protection systems. Perform calculations for means of egress sizing, maximum allowable building height and area, sprinkler system hydraulic calculations, and smoke control equipment. Support the building management office with fire alarm and fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance. Propose updates to existing fire protection and life safety codes, standards, and regulations. Perform impact analysis on the consequences of new code adoption and code cycle changes to construction project requirements and building operations. Meet client and customer needs by completing tasks on time and communicating effectively with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Compose technical letters and reports to address specific technical concepts as needed. Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of experience in life safety, active and passive fire protection, and fire alarm systems code consulting, design review, inspections, and commissioning. Professional Engineering (PE) license. Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills. Ability to present clear, technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and to negotiate effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a desire to contribute to the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes. Relocation and sign‑on bonus available for this specific role. 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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