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Senior Project Manager, Fire Protection Engineering

Los Angeles, California, United States

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
  • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We are seeking a senior Fire Protection Engineer passionate about technical excellence and project leadership.

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of fire protection engineering and want to build a lasting impact within a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and ownership, we’d love to hear from you.

We are expanding our Fire Protection Engineering practice and are seeking a senior-level Fire Protection Engineer to join our Los Angles, CA office. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the growth of our fire protection services both locally and nationally.

As part of SGH’s shareholder-track team, you will take on meaningful responsibility in technical leadership, project delivery, client development, and mentoring future engineers—while collaborating with fire protection leaders across the country to build and strengthen the practice.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide high-level technical consulting in fire protection engineering, including code consulting, fire/smoke modeling, performance-based design, and forensic investigations.
  • Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
  • Build and strengthen client relationships, lead proposal efforts, and contribute to the overall business development strategy.
  • Support the long-term growth of SGH’s Fire Protection practice, including identifying market opportunities and guiding service offerings.
  • Supervise and mentor engineering staff, helping grow the next generation of technical leaders.
  • Collaborate with other SGH practice areas to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
  • Represent SGH in client meetings and with building and fire officials.
  • Participate in professional organizations and contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, or technical committees.

What You’ll Need:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering (required).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in fire protection engineering, including project and client leadership.
  • PE licensure in Fire Protection Engineering (required).
  • Strong experience across a variety of project types and services, including fire/life safety code consulting, egress and smoke modeling, and fire investigation.
  • Experience with fire protection modeling tools such as FDS, Pathfinder, or CONTAM.
  • Proven success in managing clients, teams, and deliverables on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A desire to contribute to firm leadership and long-term growth through mentorship, technical excellence, and client development.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Benefits Overview:

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Empathy Bereavement Support
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
  • Legal & Identity Theft plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Senior Project Manager or Senior Technical Manager:

$141,440 - $176,800 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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