Key skills
Fire Protection EngineeringRisk ManagementFire Safety AssessmentsSafety Management SystemsFireSmoke ModelingProfessional Engineer LicenseCertified Safety ProfessionalAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadershipCommunicationPresentation Skills
About this role
dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm specializing in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. They are seeking Fire & Life Safety Engineers to analyze and inspect fire/life safety protection systems, conduct risk assessments, and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Review fire protection, suppression and smoke control system designs and provide recommendations
- Review design and construction plans to verify compliance with applicable fire/life safety codes and regulations
- Conduct inspections of differing types of occupancies to identify and quantify fire/life safety-related risks, developing actionable mitigation strategies to reduce potential hazards
- Review and assess material Flame, Smoke Emission, and Toxicity (FST) data to determine risks to human life, property and environment
- Review work processes and procedures to identify fire/life safety related risks, developing actionable mitigation started to reduce potential hazards
- Perform computer simulations for fire growth and human evacuation behavior
- Investigate fires to determine causes, assessing system performance and improving future safety standards
- Conduct fire risk assessments and develop fire management plans for existing and new structures
- Facilitate risk review boards and ensure coordination of safety findings across engineering, operations, and management teams
- Develop and present fire/life safety risk reports and data visualizations for senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders
- Interpret and apply safety regulations, standards, and orders to system design, integration, testing, and operations
- Assess changes to occupancies and fire/life safety systems to determine potential impacts and provided recommendations to ensure fire/life safety is maintained
- Act as a liaison between client, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure consistent interpretation and application of fire/life safety standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science (or greater) in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering fields
- Experience with fire/life safety assessments and inspections, risk management, fire and smoke emission modeling
- Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and related assurance methodologies
- Proven ability to interpret technical data, perform analyses, and communicate results effectively to both engineering and executive audiences
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Professional Engineers (PE) license or ability to obtain PE license within 3 years of employment
- Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), and/or Certified Fire Investigator
- Familiarity with risk-based certification approaches and modern assurance methodologies
- Demonstrated experience performing hazard identification, risk classification, and mitigation planning
- Proficiency with safety and risk management tools (BowTie, FTA, FMEA, or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to develop and present clear, concise, and actionable safety reports