Lead Energetics Materials & Explosives Risk Management Engineer

The role

You will lead high-stakes projects and provide expert guidance in energetic materials and explosives risk management. You will deliver safety solutions to clients in defense, mining, and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Lead comprehensive Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) for high-risk operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits and programs.
• Direct D3 operational support for decontamination, disassembly, and demolition.
• Guide facility siting and design projects.
• Spearhead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Establish and refine explosive safety standards.
• Conduct advanced offsite consequence analysis.
• Provide expertise in combustible dust mitigation, arc flash analysis, chemical facility security, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level staff.
• Contribute to business development and represent SMS in industry forums.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering, Explosives Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of progressive experience in explosives risk management
• Proven leadership in PHA teams and regulatory environments
• Deep expertise in standards (e.g., NFPA 495, NFPA 660) and tools like PHA-Pro or PHA Works
• Demonstrated success in incident investigation and facility design projects involving energetic materials
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Extensive experience in proprietary or high-security settings
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements

Nice to have

• PhD

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with expertise in security and risk-based fields. The company works to mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.