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Jensen Hughes · 3 days ago

Lead Fire & Egress Modeling Engineer

Remote - United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop fire and egress models using advanced computational tools and techniques, ensuring accuracy and reliability in predicting fire behavior and occupant egress patterns.

Apply performance-based design principles to assess fire and life safety strategies, including smoke control systems, evacuation plans, and structural fire protection measures.

Interpret and apply relevant building and fire codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NFPA, IBC, ASCE) to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and guidelines.

Conduct qualitative risk assessments to evaluate the potential impact of fire events on building occupants, property, and business operations, and recommend risk mitigation strategies as needed.

Incorporate human behavior modeling into fire and egress simulations to account for variations in occupant response to emergency conditions and optimize evacuation strategies accordingly.

Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, HVAC designers, and other stakeholders to integrate fire and egress modeling into the overall building design process, facilitating interdisciplinary coordination and design optimization.

Evaluate the performance of fire protection systems and egress components (e.g., exit widths, travel distances) through sensitivity analysis and optimization studies, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Serve as a technical advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on fire and life safety strategies, code compliance issues, and performance-based design solutions, and addressing client inquiries and concerns throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members on fire and egress modeling techniques, software tools, and best practices, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Qualification

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Fire Protection EngineeringEgress ModelingFDSFire DynamicsP.E. LicensePyroSimPathfinderEgress AnalysisNFPA StandardsIBC StandardsProject ManagementClient PresentationTechnical Reporting

Required

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in fire protection engineering or a related field, with a focus on fire and egress modeling.

Proficiency in industry-standard fire and egress modeling software tools, such as FDS, PyroSim, Pathfinder, etc.

Strong understanding of fire dynamics, egress analysis principles, and relevant building and fire codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, IBC, etc.).

P.E. License in Fire Protection Engineering.

Five (5) or more years of experience as a project manager for projects including performance-based design, fire and egress modeling, with the ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

Existing client-base with a willingness to grow in new areas.

Ability to review smoke control and egress modeling performed by others.

Ability to prepare thorough technical reports documenting modeling and analysis results.

Ability to present the information prepared by you and / or others to clients and AHJs.

Company

Jensen Hughes

Glassdoor

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Jensen Hughes is a life safety engineering and consulting service for the government, healthcare, science and technology.

Founded in 1980

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.jensenhughes.com/

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