Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) · 5 months ago
Fire Protection Engineer (Entry-level) 2026
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$76K/yr - $89K/yr
0+ years expSimpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm focused on delivering comprehensive solutions for complex challenges. They are seeking a passionate and motivated Fire Protection Engineer to provide consulting services, manage project work, and guide the growth of the fire protection engineering group.
ConsultingLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide fire protection engineering consulting services
Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH
Manage the fire protection engineering staff
Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies
Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations
Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities
Interface with building and fire officials
Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering
Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company
Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations
Prepare professional papers for publication
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering required
0-5 years of experience in fire protection engineering
Professional Registration in fire protection engineering
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to excellence and professionalism
Commitment to embrace SGH's standards for work product delivery
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Preferred
Smoke control testing experience is desired
Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation, performance-based design and fire, smoke and egress modeling
Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software
Benefits
Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
Optional Life Insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
Employee Assistance Program
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
Legal & Identity Theft plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Martin Mullins
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Molina
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
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