Fire Protection Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

SEA, Ltd. seeks a Fire Protection Engineer with a focus in forensic engineering to lead field investigations of fires and related systems. The position is onsite in Houston, TX, and involves preparing written reports, providing expert testimony, and sustaining strong client relationships through technical expertise and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Investigate fires in commercial and residential environments, including potential involvement of mechanical and fire protection systems.
• Conduct on-site field investigations and perform forensic engineering analyses of incidents involving fires, fire protection systems, pressure vessels, HVAC systems, boilers, gas systems, and plumbing systems.
• Carry out unbiased investigations for diverse clients and purposes.
• Present technical findings and conclusions in plain language, both orally and in written reports.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients to support ongoing engagement and project work.
• Prepare written reports documenting findings and results when requested by clients or stakeholders.
• Explain the investigation, analysis, and conclusions to clients in lay terms.
• Deliver professional presentations, build client relationships, and increase visibility within client groups.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings as required.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge by attending company-sponsored workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
• Develop and sustain client relations through consistent communication and performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance.
• Maintain regular and predictable presence at work.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform fire investigations at commercial and residential sites that may involve mechanical systems or fire protection equipment.
• Execute on-site fieldwork and forensic engineering analyses of incidents involving fires, fire protection systems, pressure vessels, HVAC systems, boilers, gas systems, and plumbing systems.
• Conduct impartial investigations for a range of clients.
• Convey technical findings and conclusions in accessible language, both verbally and in written format.
• Manage and grow client relationships to support project needs and opportunities.
• Prepare and submit written reports detailing findings and results upon request.
• Explain investigations, analyses, and conclusions to clients in clear terms.
• Deliver professional presentations and foster client relationships within target groups.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings as necessary.
• Maintain and advance professional knowledge by participating in employer-funded educational activities, reviewing industry literature, building professional networks, and engaging with professional societies.
• Develop and maintain ongoing client relations through proactive communication.
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Maintain a reliable and predictable attendance record.