Senior Fire & Egress Modeling Engineer

Jensen Hughes

. Lead and execute fire and egress modeling projects for high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, and transportation hubs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering with a focus on fire and egress modeling, applying performance-based design principles, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. Capable of leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical guidance to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fire Protection EngineeringFire And Egress ModelingPerformance-Based DesignP.E. License In Fire Protection EngineeringProficiency In FDS, PyroSim, And Pathfinder

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Hard Skills

Fire DynamicsEgress Analysis PrinciplesQualitative Risk AssessmentsSensitivity AnalysisOptimization StudiesTechnical Report PreparationSmoke Control Systems EvaluationEvacuation Plans AssessmentStructural Fire Protection Measures

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationMentorshipClient PresentationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FDSPyroSimPathfinder

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. License In Fire Protection Engineering

Industry Keywords

NFPAIBCASCEBuilding CodesFire CodesRisk Mitigation Strategies

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 such as 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 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 7 years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related field, focused on fire and egress modeling
Proficiency in industry-standard fire and egress modeling software tools, such as FDS, PyroSim, and Pathfinder
Strong understanding of fire dynamics, egress analysis principles, and relevant building and fire codes and standards, including NFPA and IBC
P.E. License in Fire Protection Engineering
Five or more years of experience as a project manager for projects including performance-based design, fire and egress modeling
Ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Existing client-base with 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 prepared information to clients and AHJs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Global Employee Networks supporting career development and forums for sharing experiences
Professional growth opportunities
Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on position and location