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Fire Protection Engineer – Fire & Egress Modeling
Jensen Hughes. Lead and execute fire and egress modeling projects for high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, and transportation hubs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering with a focus on fire and egress modeling, performance-based design, and compliance with building and fire codes. Capable of leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical guidance to clients.
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Fire Protection EngineeringFire And Egress ModelingPerformance-Based DesignP.E. LicenseProject Management
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Hard Skills
Fire DynamicsEgress Analysis PrinciplesRisk AssessmentSensitivity AnalysisOptimization Studies
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentorshipTechnical Communication
Tools & Technologies
FDSPyroSimPathfinder
Certifications & Qualifications
P.E. License In Fire Protection Engineering
Industry Keywords
NFPAIBCASCEBuilding CodesFire Codes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and execute fire and egress modeling projects for high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, and transportation hubs
- Develop fire and egress models using advanced computational tools and techniques
- Apply performance-based design principles to assess smoke control systems, evacuation plans, and structural fire protection measures
- Interpret and apply building and fire codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA, IBC, and ASCE
- Conduct qualitative risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies
- Incorporate human behavior modeling into fire and egress simulations
- Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, HVAC designers, and other stakeholders
- Evaluate fire protection systems and egress components through sensitivity analysis and optimization studies
- Serve as a technical advisor to clients on fire and life safety strategies, code compliance, and performance-based design
- Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related field, with a focus on fire and egress modeling
- Proficiency in industry-standard fire and egress modeling software tools, such as FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, etc.
- Strong understanding of fire dynamics, egress analysis principles, and relevant building and fire codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, etc.)
- P.E. License in Fire Protection Engineering
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a project manager for projects including performance-based design, fire and egress modeling, with the ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Existing client-base with a willingness to grow in new areas
- Ability to review smoke control and egress modeling performed by others
- Ability to prepare thorough technical reports documenting modeling and analysis results
- Ability to present the information prepared by you and/or others to clients and AHJs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Retirement plan
- Healthcare coverage
- Competitive total rewards package
- Incentives and/or benefit packages, which may vary depending on the position and location
- Global Employee Networks supporting career development and providing forums to share experiences
- Professional growth opportunities