Senior Level Fire Specialist Jobs
Senior level fire specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of fire protection strategy, program oversight, and the technical teams or projects that carry out complex safety objectives. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like LaBella Associates, Jensen Hughes, and Cuhaci Peterson hiring at this level now.
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Description
Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.
We are looking for a Fire Investigator to support our Georgia office operations.
Overview:
Studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial dwellings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire debris and burn patterns to determine a fire’s origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions and opinions of the investigation. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
- Determines the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
- Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
- Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any evidence of possible arson at the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
- Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
- Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
- Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
- CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
- AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
- Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, if applicable. Shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items, if applicable. Operate lifts.
Description
Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.
We are looking for a Fire Investigator to support our Georgia office operations.
Overview:
Studies, assesses, and determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions in residences, commercial/industrial dwellings, vehicles, heavy equipment, marine equipment, and other property. Analyzes fire debris and burn patterns to determine a fire’s origin and cause. Conducts fraud analyses for possible arson-related losses. Prepares detailed written reports of findings that illustrate the conclusions and opinions of the investigation. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
- Determines the origin and cause of structural, equipment, and vehicular fires and explosions.
- Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of evidence.
- Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of damaged property, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.
- Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any evidence of possible arson at the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of evidence.
- Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.
- Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, and installation code violations.
- Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
- CFEI and/or CFI licensure required.
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
- AAS in Fire Science or related experience as a fire investigator, firefighter, or law enforcement.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation.
- Must have a high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports, journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, if applicable. Shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household/ commercial items, if applicable. Operate lifts.
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Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates12
- Jensen Hughes4
- Cuhaci Peterson4
- CHA Consulting3
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Manufacturing1
Senior Level Fire Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level fire specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate ownership of fire protection programs, not just execution. Highlight experience leading investigations, developing or revising code-compliant fire safety plans, and advising cross-functional teams. Certifications such as CFPS or PE licensure carry significant weight, as does a record of mentoring junior specialists or managing subcontractors on large-scale projects.
Which companies hire senior level fire specialists?
Companies hiring senior level fire specialists right now include LaBella Associates, Jensen Hughes, and Cuhaci Peterson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from engineering and consulting firms, federal contractors, large industrial operators, and municipal fire protection agencies that need experienced technical leads rather than entry-level staff.
Are there remote senior level fire specialist jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by role type. About 23% of senior level fire specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in plan review, code consulting, and program management roles. Positions requiring on-site inspections, field surveys, or direct system oversight are typically on-site.
What makes a fire specialist role senior level?
Senior level fire specialist roles are defined by scope and accountability. At this stage, professionals own entire fire protection programs, make final technical decisions on code compliance and system design, and are expected to mentor less experienced staff. They engage directly with clients, regulators, and leadership, and are responsible for outcomes, not just tasks.
Which industries hire the most senior level fire specialists?
Senior Level fire specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-risk or highly regulated environments, large facilities, or complex infrastructure where experienced fire protection leadership is a compliance and safety requirement, not an optional hire.