James Leahy-Peral, PE

Fire Protection Engineer

James joined Summer Consultants after graduating from the University of Maryland’s Fire Protection Engineering program. Driven by a deep passion for physics, James selected fire protection engineering because it offers a unique opportunity to apply his technical knowledge in a field that has a direct and meaningful impact on safety. James is currently working on a variety of fire protection and life safety projects, including fire alarm and fire suppression system designs for government, laboratory, and historic buildings. He is eager to contribute to the advancement of fire protection engineering and continue to grow within the field.

If you could choose one super power, what would it be?

I would choose the ability to speak any language fluently just by hearing it spoken. Honestly, I daydream about having that super power sometimes.

Credentials

  • Professional Engineer – Fire Protection

Education

  • University of Maryland – BS Fire Protection Engineering
  • University of Maryland – MS Fire Protection Engineering

Membership

  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)