Lead Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant

Lead Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant

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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.

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 an exciting career opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer located in our Austin, TX and / or Allen, TX office(s). This position is ideal for experienced candidates. You will provide fire protection consulting services on a client site and lead a team of engineers and specialty consultants in collaborating with building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional fire protection engineering services such as life safety code consulting, fire protection design, fire alarm / mass notification design, smoke control design, hazardous materials consulting, system commissioning, and performance-based solutions.
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
• Assist in resolving design issues through field investigations, research, detailed design work, and review of design computations.
• Identify applicable codes and standards for project inquiries.
• Conduct and document building code analyses, egress analyses, fire detection and alarm systems reviews, smoke control systems reviews, and sprinkler / water supply system reviews, including hydraulic calculations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, owners, and other stakeholders.
• Support CAD / Revit production and review documents as needed.
• Analyze and interpret technical and regulatory documents.
• Manage projects including proposal development, scope, schedule, budget, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and client interaction.
• Participate in business development activities such as client outreach, conference attendance, and professional organization involvement.

Requirements and Qualifications

Additional Information

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize data security and comply with applicable privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA. Our recruitment policies restrict third-party agency engagement unless previously authorized. Interested agencies should contact our recruiting team directly.

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