Fire Protection Consultant

Fire protection consultant AEI Corporation is a premier forensic engineering firm comprised of some of the best forensic experts in the industry. With over 175 years of combined experience, AEI provides a wide breadth of engineering services related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials science, and more. Investing in our staff and technology keeps us at the forefront of the industry. Integrity and high-quality service are cornerstones. Our headquarters is located next to the High Line Canal and Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton, Colorado. The facility includes a 14,000 square foot building on a 2-acre secure lot. It has an expansive, well-equipped laboratory and on-site evidence storage. You can learn more about us at .Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Fire Protection Consultant to join our professional staff. The candidate hired will conduct failure analysis of fire protection systems (suppression, alarm, fire-rated construction), standard of care and code analyses, and design evaluations. The candidate will follow forensic engineering protocol, prepare technical reports, and provide expert witness testimony. This position requires a thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts related to the trouble shooting of systems as they relate to failures in the field, i.e., frozen sprinkler piping, failure of the sprinkler system to contain a fire, failure of a hood extinguishing system to put out fire on the appliance line, how excessive grease in the hood exhaust system contribute to the extension of a fire, failure of a fire alarm system to activate, failure of a fire alarm system to dispatch the fire department, etc.Qualifications 10+ years of industry field experience.Some combination of the following certifications: NICET Sprinkler Fitter Backflow Preventer Fire Alarm Restaurant Extinguishing SystemExperience Standard of CareSprinkler system designSupporting a Senior ConsultantFire alarm installation/designRestaurant Hood system installation, service, and/or designBackflow preventer installation, service, and/or testingFire origin and cause investigations Requirements· Manage, coordinate, and execute all aspects of a project with very minimal oversight (e.g., scheduling, investigation, testing, client interactions, engineering analysis, report writing, invoicing, past due collections, artifact handling, etc.)· Work with other engineers, scientists, consultants, and investigators on research, field and laboratory examination and testing, and other project and non-project related activities· Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the job (e.g., travel, extended walking, walking on uneven and debris-ridden surfaces, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, kneeling, crouching, etc.)· Provide expert testimony when required·  Maintain licenses and certifications, and acquire discipline-appropriate continuing education·  Attend and present at various industry conferences, trade shows, and other marketing events·  Provide marketing support by authoring articles and papers, and preparing text for marketing materials when requested· Interact with clients to cross-market other professionals and services provided within the company· Consistently demonstrate a team/company mindset· Generate and develop new business through various marketing avenues, including innovative digital and social media strategies· Able to meet travel requirement of 50% or greaterAEI offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that include but are not limited to:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLong-term disability insuranceQuarterly performance-based bonuses401(k) program with Safe Harbor MatchPaid time offAnnual training/professional developmentLicensing and professional membership feesHealth Savings Account (HSA), including company contributionLife insurance        The base pay for this full-time position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. Additionally, there is a generous bonus structure for billed hours that meet corporate policy requirements.***We are not hiring through agencies. DIRECT HIRE BY AEI ONLY. Agencies need not call or email AEI. Thank you for being so considerate.AEI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides a smoke-free work environment and complies with Equal Pay Act transparency requirements.

Created: 2025-06-22