Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a company where your contributions truly matter? At CCI, we foster a positive, growth- oriented culture where employees thrive and take pride in our remarkable achievements. Explore our completed projects at the World Trade Center, IKEA, St. Louis Old Courthouse, and River City Casino on our company website:

Code Consultants, Inc. (CCI) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with deep technical expertise in fire, smoke, and egress modeling within the design and construction industry.

This role is ideal for a recognized subject matter expert who thrives in complex, performance-based design environments and brings advanced analytical capabilities to solve challenging fire protection engineering problems.

• Lead and perform advanced fire, smoke, and egress modeling for a wide range of building types and complex structures
• Develop and execute performance-based design analyses and alternate methods of code compliance
• Conduct and interpret Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and smoke control analyses
• Perform egress modeling using tools such as Pathfinder or similar platforms
• Complete CONTAM analysis , including:
  • Stair pressurization systems
  • Elevator shaft pressurization
  • High-rise smoke control strategies
• Design and evaluate smoke control systems for:
  • Atriums
  • Stadiums and arenas
  • Smoke-protected assembly seating
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, code officials)
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to internal teams
• Contribute to industry thought leadership, including potential involvement in SFPE and NFPA conferences or technical committees

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in fire and smoke modeling within the built environment
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • CFD modeling tools
  • CONTAM
  • Pathfinder or similar egress modeling software
• Strong background in performance-based design and alternative compliance strategies
• Experience with complex building types (e.g., high-rise, large assembly spaces, mixed-use developments)
• Active involvement with SFPE, NFPA , or similar professional organizations strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills

• 401(k) with exceptional company match
• Bonus potential
• Outstanding medical and dental plans
• Company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off within your first year
• 10 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Growth and development opportunities
• Engaging, collaborative work environment

At CCI, you'll work alongside industry leaders on high-impact projects that push the boundaries of fire protection engineering. We value innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration-and we actively support your professional growth and industry involvement.

Code Consultants, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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