Fire Protection Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

10+ years of fire protection engineering experience, with 5+ years in forensic investigations

Active PE license required

Working knowledge of NFPA 921, NFPA system standards, and fire-rated construction requirements

Experience evaluating fire alarm systems, suppression systems, and conducting fire safety inspections

Familiarity with both public and private sector clients, including insurers, attorneys, and property owners

Experience with fire dynamics modeling tools (e.g., FDS)

Background in electrical failure analysis or equipment investigations

Candidates in the Seattle area must be able to work in a hybrid arrangement and report to our Seattle office regularly; those located outside WA/OR should expect moderate to frequent travel, primarily within WA, OR, CA, and HI

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services (“YAES”) is a national forensic multi-disciplinary consulting firm. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

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