Sr. Fire Protection Engineer

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 excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to add to our growing Northeast (PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, VT, ME) team.  We are open to this individual reporting to any of our Northeast office locations or a remote work location utilizing our flexible remote policy for qualified applicants. Jensen Hughes offers competitive benefits, compensation and 401k.

Responsibilities

Jensen Hughes is a leading fire and life safety consulting firm providing a range of professional services involving life safety, fire protection, fire alarm, security and mass notification on commercial, institutional and industrial projects for clients worldwide.  Qualified candidates will have a degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering discipline with fire engineering/consulting experience and a minimum of 15 years of experience in code consulting and/or fire protection system design services. 

The candidate will partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below:

• Team and Office Culture
• Work with the leadership team to promote a positive and healthy office culture
• Maintain a highly inclusive working environment
• Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought
• Leverage the effects of diversity for a competitive business advantage by developing best in class solutions
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward
• Client Focus
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget. 
• Assist regional leaders and applicable business development staff to support growth goals by cultivating and expanding client relationships
• Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same. 
• Technical Excellence
• Support business process implementation and recommend improvement for delivering of best in class service
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines. 
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team
• Establish credibility with clients by managing close association with professional/trade organizations, code-making bodies, and regulatory agencies

• Professional Growth
• Assist in recruiting and retaining top talent
• Mentor staff on business processes and procedures.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for regional growth, helping to achieve opportunities for staff 
• Proactively grow and broaden his/her skill base
• Ensures a team environment of technical and moral support that enables employees to take challenging new projects and grow

• • Collaboration
    • Communicate with regional leaders and project managers to level workload across talent in an effective and efficient manner
    • Drive successful collaboration with key Jensen Hughes business partners (strategy & business development, financial planning & analysis, human resources, etc.)
    • Promote direct collaboration between local staff and staff from other divisions, geographies and offices

Requirements and Qualifications

• 10+  years of experience in consulting or engineering.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or higher, preferably with a focus on Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to mentor staff and interface with clients.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Demonstrated capabilities in professional service business processes.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional Engineering License preferred. 

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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$140,000—$182,000 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.