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Job Overview Jensen Hughes has a new job opportunity for a Fire Protection Engineer in one of our Maryland or Virginia Offices. The role supports in-office and hybrid work arrangements. Jensen Hughes is a leading fire protection consulting firm providing services including building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering on local, national, and international projects. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection and code consulting with strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The role focuses on Building Code and Fire Code consulting, coordinating building plan reviews, interpreting building codes, developing alternative solutions, preparing design reports, and coordinating with design teams. The candidate will review and implement fire protection strategies and coordinate with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction. Responsibilities Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and consulting projects. Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget. Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits. Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports. Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues. Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others. Assist with business development activities. Requirements And Qualifications 5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field. Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation preferred. We will also consider candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection and code consulting who are not on the engineering track. Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections. Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies. Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry professionals, trades, and jurisdictional authorities. Fire alarm and fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus. 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. The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction, including encryption and restricted access. We are committed to compliance with data privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. Service providers are bound to maintain confidentiality. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Professional Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jensen Hughes. Get notified about new Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Blacksburg, VA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jensen Hughes

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