jensenhughes

Lead Fire Protection Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Columbia, South Carolina, United States; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United States; Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Work Regime
remote
Experience
5+ years
Department
Fire & Building Safety
Posted
2026-03-19T18:34:11-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AI

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Regulatory

Requirements

5+ years of experience in code consulting, design of fire suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in a project design environment is required.

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.

Fire alarm & fire sprinkler design knowledge/experience is a plus.

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Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

Responsibilities

Jensen Hughes is a leading fire protection consulting firm providing a range of professional services including building/fire code consulting, sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering design on local, national, and international projects.

The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills.  The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus on Building Code and Fire Code consulting.  The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams.

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.

About the Company

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.