Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. Job Overview
Jensen Hughes has a career opportunity for a passionate Associate Fire Protection Engineer in Milan, Italy in 2026. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and knowledge in fire life safety projects and permitting process with the National Fire Brigade. The Engineer will work alongside leading fire safety professionals as peers and mentors.
Responsibilities
The Associate Fire Protection Engineer, after the initial training which will be centred on study and application of the fire prevention permitting legislation with particular focus on the Fire Prevention Code, will be included in the Fire Prevention team, dealing with:
Application of the national and international regulations and standards on Fire and Life Safety in the various areas of corporate interest (civil, commercial and industrial). - Team work on specific Fire Prevention projects: drawing up of drawings and technical reports according to company templates. - Project Review, Codes Consultancy. - Field inspections (mainly in Italy)
Advice and promotion of fire safety science
Application of risk analysis models
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering (as a reference Civil, Construction, Chemical, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Nuclear, Environmental engineering). - Italian language fluency, written and spoken is essential. Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken is desired. - Willingness to travel, often with overnight stays. - Attend construction sites to conduct inspections, measurements or surveys. - Excellent knowledge of MS Office and 2D AutoCAD and 3D BIM. - The possession of registration on the lists of the Ministry of the Interior pursuant to law 818/84, although recent, is not mandatory but will be considered as a preferential skill. - Passion for the study of scientific subjects. - Proactivity, operational autonomy, empathy and positive attitude with the customer. - Direct insertion with a 36-month professional apprenticeship contract, if not in possession of registration on the lists of the Ministry of the Interior 818/84. Otherwise, the RAL will be determined on the basis of any previous experience and evaluating the actual skills achieved. - A minimum 2 years of work experience, would be preferred. To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:
Qualification in computer-aided design, drafting preferred. - Good communications and writing skills. - Meticulous attention to detail. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.***
At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review. The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. *Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
