Senior Forensic Fire Protection Engineer

March 9

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Jensen Hughes

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Jensen Hughes is a global leader in safety, security, and risk-based engineering and consulting. They provide an extensive range of services, including fire protection engineering, accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, forensic investigations, and security risk consulting. With a significant global presence, they operate in various sectors, such as government, healthcare, science and technology, and energy. Jensen Hughes is widely recognized for its expertise in fire protection engineering, a legacy it has been known for since 1939, and it continues to advance its commitment to making the world safe, secure, and resilient.

Code Consulting • Commissioning • Fire Research + Testing • Risk-Informed Engineering + Applications • Forensic Engineering + Litigation Support

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1939

🔐 Security

📋 Description

• Company Overview: Jensen Hughes leads in fire protection engineering since 1939. • Seeking detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Forensic Engineers. • Investigating failures, accidents, and incidents for legal and safety-related matters. • Ideal candidates need strong engineering and investigative skills to deliver findings.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Fire, Civil/Structural, or Electrical Engineering or a related field. • Advanced certifications in forensic engineering are a plus (e.g., CFEI, PE, or equivalent). • 15+ years of professional experience in engineering, focusing on problem-solving, design, and failure analysis. • Prior forensic engineering or accident investigation experience at an engineering consulting firm is required. • Ability to have a transferable book of business. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. • High attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines under pressure. • Ability to work in diverse environments, including construction sites and accident scenes. • Experience testifying in court or providing litigation support is preferred. • Willing to travel up to 30% (+/-) throughout the United States or Canada, often on short notice.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base pay with benefits. • Incentive pay options. • Business development support connecting with clients seeking expert engineering professionals. • Opportunities across the globe. • Access to fire modeling personnel. • Dust explosion lab in Halifax, Canada. • Full metallurgical laboratory with SEM/EDS. • Plastics and materials testing laboratory. • Full forensics chemistry laboratory for analysis of fire debris. • Voting and alternate members on NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033. • In-house legal team supports trial and deposition preparation. • Dedicated evidence collection and handling teams assure proper evidence gathering.