Fire Protection Engineer – Fire & Egress Modeling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and implement fire and egress modeling initiatives for high-rise structures, industrial sites, and transportation centers.

• Create fire and egress models utilizing sophisticated computational tools and methodologies.

• Employ performance-based design concepts to evaluate smoke control systems, evacuation strategies, and structural fire protection measures.

• Analyze and apply building and fire codes, standards, and regulations, including NFPA, IBC, and ASCE.

• Conduct qualitative risk assessments and propose strategies for risk mitigation.

• Integrate human behavior modeling into fire and egress simulations.

• Work collaboratively with architects, structural engineers, HVAC designers, and other key stakeholders.

• Assess fire protection systems and egress elements through sensitivity analysis and optimization studies.

• Act as a technical consultant to clients regarding fire and life safety strategies, code compliance, and performance-based design.

• Offer training and guidance to junior engineers and team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of experience in fire protection engineering or a similar field, particularly in fire and egress modeling.

• Proficient in industry-standard fire and egress modeling software tools, including FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, and others.

• Strong knowledge of fire dynamics, egress analysis principles, and pertinent building and fire codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC).

• Possession of a P.E. License in Fire Protection Engineering.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a project manager overseeing projects that involve performance-based design and fire and egress modeling, with the capability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• An established client base with a readiness to expand into new areas.

• Competence in reviewing smoke control and egress modeling conducted by others.

• Ability to create comprehensive technical reports detailing modeling and analysis findings.

• Skill in presenting information prepared by yourself and/or others to clients and AHJs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Incentives and/or benefit packages, which may differ based on the position and location.

• Global Employee Networks that support career development and provide platforms to share experiences.

• Opportunities for professional growth.