Forensic Fire Protection Engineer

Job Description

S-E-A's Atlanta (Duluth) office is adding due to growth! S-E-A employs curious, intelligent, life-long learners with a strong sense of integrity. We are a national forensic engineering firm with over 50 years in the industry. We work with national law firms, insurance companies and manufacturers to investigate the "why" when things fail. Our staff evaluates a wide range of failures, allowing for a complex and ever-changing workflow. We love what we do and the company behind it. Come see how to Be Better at SEA, Ltd.!

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Investigate residential, commercial and industrial fires that may involve fire protection or life safety systems including water-based fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry and pre-action) commercial kitchen fire protection and exhaust systems, special hazard fire suppression systems (gaseous, chemical and foam systems), fire detection and alarm systems and residential smoke alarms

Conduct field investigations and perform forensic engineering & failure/accident analysis on incidents involving various fire protection systems

Conduct post-accident evaluations involving fire-spread and means of egress

Consult with clients regarding applicable building and life safety codes

Conduct unbiased investigations for various clients

Responsible for retention and development of client relationships

Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in written reports

Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings

Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Position Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required;

Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred

P. E. registration or ability to obtain

IAAI-CFI or CFEI certifications or ability to obtain

Fire Investigation experience or desire to learn a must

Knowledge of fire protection systems, building construction and relevant codes

Experience with fire modeling a plus

Minimum of 5 years of fire protection engineering industry experience

Forensic experience/exposure a plus

Exceptional interpersonal, communication and writing skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel 25% of the time

Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Ability to drive to site locations

Ability to travel by airline

Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues

Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site

Benefits:

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement ProgramBonus program

Extensive forensic training

SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.

SEA is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.