Jensen Hughes
Fire Protection Engineer - Fire & Egress Modeling
About this role
Jensen Hughes seeks an experienced Fire and Egress Modeling Engineer to lead computational modeling projects for diverse building types. The role combines technical expertise in fire dynamics and occupant evacuation analysis with project management and client advisory responsibilities across multiple office locations.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute fire and egress models using advanced computational tools for high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, and transportation hubs
- Apply performance-based design principles to assess fire and life safety strategies including smoke control and evacuation plans
- Interpret and ensure compliance with building and fire codes (NFPA, IBC, ASCE) and relevant standards
- Conduct risk assessments evaluating fire event impacts and recommend mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to integrate modeling into building design
- Mentor junior engineers on modeling techniques, software tools, and industry best practices
What they're looking for
- Fire and egress modeling software (FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder)
- Fire dynamics and egress analysis principles
- Performance-based design methodologies
- Building and fire code interpretation (NFPA, IBC)
- Human behavior modeling in emergency simulations
- Risk assessment and sensitivity analysis
- Technical report writing and presentation
- Project management for multiple concurrent projects
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Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a fire protection engineering and security consulting firm that designs fire safety systems and provides code consulting for complex building projects. The company is hiring fire protection engineers, fire modeling specialists, and full-stack software developers to support its engineering practice and build cloud-based platforms.
- Website
- jensenhughes.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with fire and egress modeling software tools like FDS, PyroSim, or Pathfinder. Which have you used most extensively and what types of projects?
- Describe a performance-based design project you led. How did you apply fire dynamics principles and code standards (NFPA, IBC) to solve the client's safety requirements?