Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are
renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of
responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends
broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from
accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic
investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital
innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security
challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80
years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and
reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we
remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust,
integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our
employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and
talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the
organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals
to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are
cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn,
grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes has a new job opportunity for a Building & Fire Code Consultant in
our Burnaby, BC or Calgary, AB office. We are looking for an experienced
Engineer to work in all aspects of fire protection engineering, including
building code consulting, fire protection systems, and fire protection
strategies.
The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in fire protection
and code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
The role will involve many aspects of fire protection engineering with a focus
on Building Code and Fire Code consulting. The position will coordinate and
conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building codes, develop alternative
solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection
engineering design teams. The candidate will be responsible for the review and
implementation of fire protection strategies and will coordinate on all matters
with design teams and authorities having jurisdiction.
Responsibilities:
- Management and implementation of a wide variety of engineering design and
consulting projects.
- Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on
schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including
plan reviews and site visits.
- Preparation and peer review of project-related technical reports.
- Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and
alternative solutions to resolve client design issues.
- Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.
- Assist with business development activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Five (5) plus years of experience in code consulting, design of fire
suppression and alarm systems, and developing performance-based strategies in
a project design environment is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Experience in developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting
building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections
Preferred Qualifications:
- P.Eng is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven project management experience
- Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering
strategies
- Ability to work well independently and to interact with other industry
professionals, associated trades, and jurisdictional authorities
LI-KS1
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or
protected veteran status.
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are
increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other
generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some
guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.
Please click here
[https://www.jensenhughes.com/careers/responsible-use-of-ai-in-the-jensen-hughes-recruitment-process]
to review.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has
implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security
standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or
destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or
disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and
limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for
the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training
about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to
compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do
business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally,
our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of
personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for
certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not
accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable
method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a
standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human
Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition
team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to
accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a
search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or
firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency
interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at
jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
