Fire Protection Engineer (Entry-level) 2026
Fire Protection Engineer (Entry-level) 2026
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Job Description
Do you want to help engineer whats next
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience technical expertise and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures advanced analysis performance & code consulting and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator committed to advancing ourselves our teams and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
- Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
- Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
- Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles strong relationships and future prosperity.
We want someone passionate about fire protection and problem solving.
SGH is committed to expanding its practice in Fire Protection Engineering by hiring a motivated Fire Protection Engineer in our Los Angeles CA office. The professional will work under the direction of multiple licensed fire protection engineering principals throughout the country to provide technical guidance and participate in design rehabilitation and investigation on fire engineering projects.
What Youll Do:
- 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.
What Youll Need:
- BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering required.
- 0-5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
- Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
- 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.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
- Commitment to embrace SGHs standards for work product delivery.
- Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Benefits Overview:
SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 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
Compensation:
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary pay for extra hours worked an annual discretionary bonus program generous paid time off and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability please emailor calland ask for Human Resources.
Employment Type
Full Time
