Manager – Fire Protection Engineering

Lead fire protection engineering initiatives as Manager at Jensen Hughes, the recognized authority in fire safety design and risk management serving clients across Houston, Harris County and beyond. This full-time position offers the opportunity to advance complex projects while directing talented teams through one of the industry's most respected firms.

About the Role

As Manager - Fire Protection Engineering at Jensen Hughes, you'll oversee the technical and strategic direction of fire safety projects, from initial client consultation through final design implementation. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring projects meet both client objectives and the highest industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Direct fire protection engineering teams on multifaceted projects spanning commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities
• Serve as primary technical contact for major clients, translating their risk and safety needs into comprehensive fire protection strategies
• Oversee design development, code compliance review, and regulatory submissions in coordination with architects and building systems consultants
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff, building technical depth across the team
• Ensure project delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Stay current with evolving fire codes, life-safety standards, and emerging technologies in fire suppression and detection

What We're Looking For

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in fire protection engineering or equivalent professional credential
• Minimum 10+ years of fire protection engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or project management capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in fire suppression systems, detection and alarm systems, and code-based design analysis
• Strong client relationship and project management skills
• Proficiency with fire modeling, CAD, and industry-standard design software
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

About Jensen Hughes

Since 1939, Jensen Hughes has defined excellence in fire protection engineering and established the industry benchmark for innovative fire safety solutions. Our global team continues to expand expertise across risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigation, and integrated security consulting—delivering trusted guidance to organizations facing complex safety and compliance challenges.

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