Associate Fire Test Engineer

 

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. 

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Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to join the Research, Development, Testing + Evaluation team in the Fire Testing Lab in Baltimore, MD  The successful candidate will work independently and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of professional consultants and engineers to help our clients answer some of the industry’s most challenging fire protection questions. This role will involve the design, execution, and analysis of research and testing programs. Typical projects range from bench-scale to full-scale testing for evaluation of fire protection system efficacy, consequence characterization for industrial processes and energy storage systems, product testing and evaluation, demonstrative testing for litigation support, performance-based comparison of construction materials for use in engineering judgments, numerical model validation, and applied research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test plans and protocols for evaluating the fire safety performance of products, including fire suppression systems, detection devices, new construction materials, and other related products.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges, providing innovative solutions that address the unique problems of clients and the interests of all involved stakeholders.
• Identify and apply specialized test equipment and instrumentation, such as calorimeters, smoke chambers, thermal imaging cameras, and gas analyzers, to accurately measure and record relevant test parameters.
• Oversee the setup, operation and maintenance of new and existing laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Conduct a wide range of fire safety tests, including. but not limited to, fire resistance, flame spread, smoke detection, and heat release rate tests, in accordance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strategically manage multiple projects concurrently, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and client deliverables.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data using various data processing techniques.
• Communicate research findings, test results, and recommendations clearly and concisely through test reports, technical documentation, and presentations, tailored to the needs of our diverse clientele.
• Stay informed on emerging fire safety technologies, testing methodologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve test procedures, instrumentation, and facility capabilities.
• Participate in technical discussions and provide expert guidance on fire safety testing matters to internal stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Extending the impact of fire safety testing conducted at JENSEN HUGHES by publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at trade conferences.
• Involvement on technical committees for the development of industry codes and standards.
• Expanding professional engineering experience by engaging in multidisciplinary projects with colleagues from other service lines or regions within the JENSEN HUGHES organization.
• Become a technical expert by engaging in JENSEN HUGHES task groups working to address emerging fire challenges in our communities.
• Explore the project management and business devel