Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Company: JENSEN HUGHES
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Code Unlimited, a Jensen Hughes company, has a newly created opportunity for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in our Seattle, WA orPortland, OR office locations. This is a strategic growth position that calls for an experienced candidate with the ability to work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (Seller/Doer). Remote and hybrid work options are available in the West Coast for experienced Fire protection engineers with client connections and business development capabilities.
Code Unlimited is a fast-growing, creative building code, accessibility, and fire protection firm involved in the most innovative projects across the globe. We have offices in Portland, Seattle, Denver, Bend, Las Vegas, Boston, and San Diego. Our clients include notable architecture & engineering firms, government entities, Fortune 50 corporations, private developers, construction companies, and jurisdictions.
Our staff and allied partners make significant contributions to their community and many of our projects go on to win local, state, and national design awards. Our work environment is collaborative which engages diverse perspectives from our staff, clients, and other stakeholders. When prescriptive solutions are not feasible, we develop custom solutions based on state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive code knowledge.
Our staff enjoy work-life balance and a robust benefits package not typically seen in the design-construction industry. Everyone, irrespective of seniority receive training, mentorship, and guidance, while being engaged in creative problem solving, professional development, and entrepreneurial activities.
Responsibilities

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  Management and implementation of a wide variety of consulting projects. Lead a team of 2-5 on variety of projects
  
  
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  Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget.
  
  
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  Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits.
  
  
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  Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
  
  
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  Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
  
  
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  Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
  
  
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  Mentor and train junior staff
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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    Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical or Fire Protection)
    
    
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    Registered Professional Engineer or other professional designation in Fire protection is required.
    
    
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    10+ years of experience in Building Code and Fire Protection Consulting.
    
    
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    The ideal candidate will be a "Doer Seller", with client connections and ability to develop new business
    
    
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    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    
    
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    Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections.
    
    
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    Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies.
    
    
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    Ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges, and endeavor to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes.
    
    
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    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.
    *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.
    Job Locations US-OR-Beaverton - US-WA-Seattle
    ID 2022-1818
    Category Experienced Engineering and Consulting
    Type Full-Time

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