Consultant

Summit Fire Consulting is looking for a motivated student currently pursuing a B.S. in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field to join our consulting team.
 

The position is intended to be a part-time, hybrid remote/in-person role for Summer 2027 and is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fire protection consulting, work alongside experienced engineers, and get exposure to real-world projects across a variety of industries.

If you’re a current student interested in building a career in fire protection, take a look at the opportunity below and apply!

Be a part of a regional consulting and engineering team. Responsibilities will include fire protection consulting services such as fire protection analysis or review, building code consulting, suppression system design, fire alarm system design, and fire hazard assessments both locally and nationally.

JOB DUTIES:

Technical Functions

• Design and evaluation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated separations, means of egress, fire/smoke and egress modeling, and other fire life safety features in buildings and facilities.
• Classification of occupancies and evaluation of hazardous materials.
• Building code consulting and fire code consulting for the construction industry to work with and support our Summit Companies installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance teams.
• Report writing and documentation.
• On-site inspections and observations.
• Testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Fire risk assessments.

Project and Growth Functions:

• Obtain professional registrations and certifications.
• Work with senior engineering and consulting staff to assist our customers in presenting fire protection approaches to the authorities and achieving the desired results.
• Collaboration with SFNC teams on larger projects and national accounts.

• Participation in regional industry and professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully; however, in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in fire technology or related disciplines, preferred / enrolled.
• Plans to obtain EIT or NICET II certification, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, and International Building and Fire Codes.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• Two to five years’ experience in code consulting, design of systems, or fire prevention assessments preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models, or suppression system or fire alarm system design is a plus.
• Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or REVIT experience is desirable.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), required.
• Experience with computer hydraulic calculations, fire and smoke simulation, egress and pedestrian movement models or suppression system design programs, preferred.
• Bluebeam and AutoCAD or REVIT experience, preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with the Companies Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.  Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.  

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire National Consulting may be right for you!  

Summit Fire National Consulting, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service company for active and passive fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of national capabilities that includes fire protection engineering and consulting, and fire protection system design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented workforce at local branches.  Summit Fire National Consulting is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 90 locations with coverage in all 50 states. 

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire National Consulting supports trade skills and workforce development.  Many members of our leadership team serve on NFPA code compliance committees, regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire National Consulting supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. 

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Fire National Consulting offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity 
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire National Consulting participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire National Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.