What I Learned After 3 Years as a Highly Protected Risk Consultant Engineer
Risk Engineering is both highly technical and deeply people-oriented — strong client relationships are essential for any successful assessment at a Highly Protected Risk (HPR) location.
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Travel is non-negotiable.
Expect around 60% travel on average. Being onsite is where the data meets the reality of risk.
Understanding the hardware is the first step. Here is a breakdown of how the components of an automatic fire sprinkler system work together to suppress a fire:
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Fire protection engineering is massive.
You learn about sprinklers, detection systems, fire behavior, and suppression strategies — and there’s long-term stability in this niche field.
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This is super helpful. I'm currently looking into risk engineering for my post-grad. How much of the 60% travel is international?